Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

twelve

noun
/twɛlv/
Definition
The number that follows eleven and precedes thirteen.
Examples
  • There are twelve months in a year.
  • He has twelve apples in his basket.
  • She scored twelve points in the game.
Meaning
The quantity represented by the numeral 12, commonly used to count or indicate time and measurements.
Synonyms
  • dozen
  • 12