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UK/["/ˌθɜːˈtiːn/"]/US/["/ˌθɜːrˈtiːn/"]/

Meaning of Thirteen

13

In simple words: The number 13.

Thirteen in a sentence

  • My sister turned thirteen last week.
  • There are thirteen days left until the event.
  • In some cultures, thirteen is considered an unlucky number.

How to use Thirteen

The number 13 is often considered unlucky in some cultures. It is used in counting, age, and quantity but generally isn't used in formal documents.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Think of 'thirteen' as 'three and ten' together.

Related words

Collocations with Thirteen

  • thirteen years old
  • thirteen days
  • thirteen members

Synonyms for Thirteen

Opposites of Thirteen

Common mistakes with Thirteen

  • Confused with 'thirty' - mispronouncing or mistaking the two numbers.
  • Omitting the 'teen' ending in conversation when referring to ages.
  • Incorrectly spelling as 'thirteem'.

Compare Thirteen with Twelve, Fourteen, Teen

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Frequently asked questions about Thirteen

What does Thirteen mean?

The number 13.

What is the definition of Thirteen?

13

How do you use Thirteen in a sentence?

My sister turned thirteen last week.

Can you give another example of Thirteen?

There are thirteen days left until the event.

What are synonyms for Thirteen?

Common alternatives include twelve, fourteen, teen, a number, digit.

What is the opposite of Thirteen?

Opposite meanings include one, zero, none, no thirteen.

What words go with Thirteen?

It commonly pairs with thirteen years old, thirteen days, thirteen members.

What are common mistakes when using Thirteen?

Confused with 'thirty' - mispronouncing or mistaking the two numbers. Omitting the 'teen' ending in conversation when referring to ages. Incorrectly spelling as 'thirteem'.

How do you pronounce Thirteen?

US: /["/ˌθɜːrˈtiːn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌθɜːˈtiːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Thirteen?

The number 13 is often considered unlucky in some cultures. It is used in counting, age, and quantity but generally isn't used in formal documents.

What CEFR level is Thirteen?

"Thirteen" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.