twelve
Translation
twelve
Examples
There are twelve months in a year.
There are twelve months in a year.
The meeting is at twelve o'clock.
The meeting is at twelve o'clock.
Grammar Patterns
twelve ((plural noun)) the number 12 There are twelve months in a year.
Similar Words
eleven, thirteen
Etymology
From Old English 'twelf', meaning 'two left' (over ten).
Memory Tips
A dozen is twelve. Think of a dozen eggs.