Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thirteen
Number
/θərˈtiːn/
Definition
The number following twelve and preceding fourteen; the sum of ten and three.
Examples
- There are thirteen apples in the basket.
- She turned thirteen on her birthday.
- Thirteen is considered an unlucky number in some cultures.
Meaning
Thirteen is commonly recognized as a quantity or numeral that represents a count of items, people, or other entities. It also signifies the age of a person when they transition from childhood into their teenage years.
Synonyms
- 13
- dozen plus three
