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twelve

Pronunciation: [twɛlv]

Word

Learn how to use twelve in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “numbers”

(noun) the number that comes after eleven and before thirteen. If you have twelve apples, you have one dozen apples.

Example

I bought twelve cookies for the party.

Example

There were not twelve players on the team; only ten showed up.

Example

How many months are there in a year? Is it twelve?

Context: “counting”

(adjective) describing something that is made up of twelve parts or items. For example, a dozen eggs means there are twelve eggs in the carton.

Example

She has a twelve-piece puzzle that is really fun.

Example

This box doesn't contain a twelve-piece set; it only has ten.

Example

Do you have a twelve-item shopping list for today?

How to pronounce twelve

Pronunciation: [twɛlv]

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