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20th of February vs 20th February

Both "20th of February" and "20th February" are correct, but "20th of February" is more commonly used in written English. The inclusion of "of" is a more formal and traditional way of expressing dates.

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20th of February

This phrase is correct and commonly used in written English.

This phrase is used to specify a date in a formal or traditional context. The inclusion of "of" is a more formal way of expressing dates.

Examples:

  • The event is scheduled for the 20th of February.
  • She was born on the 20th of February, 1990.
  • In the Kirk of the Greyfriars... on the 20th day of February, 1638... the people of Scotland pledged themselves... to the Presbyterian faith.
  • Calls for the principle of mutual recognition (Court of Justice Cassis de Dijon judgement (case 120/78 20th February 1979)) to be consolidated.
  • As to the European Social Fund, updated at February 20th 2009 the overall implementation rate was relatively better: Committed: 16.68 %; paid: 2.12 %.
  • It was a process that began generations earlier, with a discovery on February 20th, 2167 by a scientist in Oslo, Norway, who was trying to find ways to increase human intelligence.
  • Well, when I found out on February 20th, I come back and I told the Frst Sergeant Commander.
  • Irene was kidnapped on the 20th of November.
  • Baby girl born 20th of December, 23:14.
  • I was born in Ekaterinburg, on the 20th of October 1940.
  • Yes, you had procured your product on the 20th of October.
  • It says here it happened on the 20th of last month.
  • (version of February 2013).
  • The old caretaker of the university halls... told me the photo was taken on the 20th of November.
  • Do you remember the 20th of last month?
  • A large amount of money is transported out of there on the 20th of every month.
  • The last time I saw you, it must of been the 20th of June.
  • Born on Annunciation day, the 20th of July.
  • For the 20th of this month, right?
  • The peak is always well below the peak achieved using the intravenous route (approximately 1/ 20th of the value).
  • The peak is always well below the peak achieved using the intravenous route (approximately 1/ 20th of the value).
  • And unless it's the 20th of the month, which currently it's not.

Alternatives:

  • February 20th
  • February 20
  • the 20th day of February
  • the 20th day of the month of February

20th February

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in spoken English.

This phrase is used to specify a date in a more casual or spoken context. The omission of "of" is common in everyday conversation.

Examples:

  • Let's meet on the 20th February.
  • The deadline is set for 20th February.
  • Calls for the principle of mutual recognition (Court of Justice Cassis de Dijon judgement (case 120/78 20th February 1979)) to be consolidated.
  • As to the European Social Fund, updated at February 20th 2009 the overall implementation rate was relatively better: Committed: 16.68 %; paid: 2.12 %.
  • It was a process that began generations earlier, with a discovery on February 20th, 2167 by a scientist in Oslo, Norway, who was trying to find ways to increase human intelligence.
  • In the Kirk of the Greyfriars... on the 20th day of February, 1638... the people of Scotland pledged themselves... to the Presbyterian faith.
  • Well, when I found out on February 20th, I come back and I told the Frst Sergeant Commander.
  • whereas the 20th Winter Olympics and Paralympics will take place in Europe, in Turin from 10 to 26 February 2006,
  • whereas the 20th Winter Olympics and Paralympics will take place in Europe, in Turin from 10 to 26 February 2006,

Alternatives:

  • February 20th
  • February 20
  • the 20th day of February
  • the 20th day of the month of February

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