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Twelve

UK /["/twelv/"]/ US /["/twelv/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

12

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

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

• twelve months
• twelve hours
• twelve o'clock

Synonyms

• dozen

Antonyms

• zero
• none
• nil

Common mistakes

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