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Thirteen

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

Definition

13

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In simple words: The number 13.

Examples

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

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

• thirteen years old
• thirteen days
• thirteen members

Synonyms

• twelve
• fourteen
• teen
• a number
• digit

Antonyms

• one
• zero
• none
• no thirteen

Common mistakes

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