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Meaning & Definition of Twelve in English

English

Twelve

The number following eleven.


Pronunciation:

/twɛlv/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

twelves

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: The cardinal number equal to 12.

    Example Sentence: There are twelve months in a year.

  • Definition: A group or set of twelve.

    Example Sentence: They formed a dozen, which is twelve units.

  • Definition: In certain contexts, a common colloquial or slang reference for a quantity of twelve items.

    Example Sentence: The baker sold a dozen donuts, which is twelve.

Etymology

Origin: From Old English 'twelf', from Proto-Germanic '*twalif', derived from 'two' + 'left' (the number left after ten).

Synonyms

dozen12

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • the Twelve: Refers to the twelve apostles in Christianity.
  • twelve-hour clock: A clock that uses a 12-hour time format.

Translations

  • Spanish: doce
  • French: douze
  • German: zwölf
  • Russian: двенадцать

Related Words

  • duodecimal: Relating to a system of counting based on twelve.
  • dozen: A group of twelve.

Slang Meanings of twelve

  • Meaning: A slang term for a dozen.

    Example Sentence: I'll have a twelve of those beers.

  • Meaning: Used informally to refer to twelve items.

    Example Sentence: I bought a twelve of eggs.