Synonyms for

Sixteenth

Verb / sɪˈksti:nθ / / ˈsɪˈksti:nθ / Another word for sixteenth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The ordinal number equivalent to the sum of ten and six, represented by XVI or 16.

Synonyms & similar words

onesixteenth th sixteenthpart

Antonyms

first second third fourth fifth tenth twelfth

Common collocations

  • sixteenth century
  • sixteenth note
  • sixteenth amendment
  • sixteenth birthday
  • sixteenth of May
  • sixteenth round
  • sixteenth section

Word family

noun sixteenth
adjective sixteenth
adverb sixteenthly

Usage note

The word 'sixteenth' is primarily used as an ordinal number or a fraction. It is rarely used in informal speech or as a noun outside of specific contexts like musical notation or historical amendments.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The sixteenth day of the month is my birthday.
  2. 2. She practiced her piano piece for the sixteenth time.
  3. 3. The sixteenth amendment to the US Constitution allows the federal government to collect income tax.
  4. 4. He ranked sixteenth in the spelling bee competition.
  5. 5. The sixteenth floor of the building offers a great view of the city.

Quotes

  • 1. "I cannot live without books." - Thomas Jefferson, 16th President of the United States
  • 2. "The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet
  • 3. "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." - Bob Marley, Jamaican singer-songwriter

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