Meaning & Definition of Twelve in English
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Twelve
The number following eleven.
Pronunciation:
/twɛlv/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
twelvesDetailed 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.