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Twelve

🇬🇧 UK /["/twelv/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/twelv/"]/

Meaning of Twelve

12

In simple words: The number after eleven and before thirteen.

Twelve in a sentence

• I have twelve apples in the basket.
• She turns twelve years old next week.
• Twelve is considered a significant number in many cultures.
• There are twelve months in a year.
• The clock struck twelve at midnight.

How to use Twelve

Used in both casual and formal contexts. Commonly appears when counting, telling time, or stating quantities.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Sounds like 'twelve' – imagine a dozen eggs in a carton.

Related words

Collocations with Twelve

• twelve months
• twelve hours
• twelve o'clock

Synonyms for Twelve

• dozen

Opposites of Twelve

• zero
• none
• nil

Common mistakes with Twelve

• Confused with 'twenty' or other similar-sounding numbers.
• Mispronounced as 'tweleve' instead of 'twelve'.

Frequently asked questions about Twelve

What does Twelve mean?

The number after eleven and before thirteen.

What is the definition of Twelve?

12

How do you use Twelve in a sentence?

I have twelve apples in the basket.

Can you give another example of Twelve?

She turns twelve years old next week.

What are synonyms for Twelve?

Common alternatives include dozen.

What is the opposite of Twelve?

Opposite meanings include zero, none, nil.

What words go with Twelve?

It commonly pairs with twelve months, twelve hours, twelve o'clock.

What are common mistakes when using Twelve?

Confused with 'twenty' or other similar-sounding numbers. Mispronounced as 'tweleve' instead of 'twelve'.

How do you pronounce Twelve?

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

When should I use Twelve?

Used in both casual and formal contexts. Commonly appears when counting, telling time, or stating quantities.

What CEFR level is Twelve?

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