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Twelve Definition & Meaning

1. Twelve is a cardinal number that represents the quantity of two more than ten.

Example: There are twelve months in a year.

2. Twelve is the number that comes after eleven and before thirteen.

Example: The clock struck twelve, signaling the start of the new year.

3. Twelve is the number of jurors in a typical jury trial.

Example: The defendant was found guilty by a vote of ten to two among the twelve jurors.

4. Twelve is a common age for children to transition from elementary school to middle school.

Example: My daughter will turn twelve next year and will start middle school.

5. Twelve is the number of inches in a foot.

Example: The room measures twelve feet by ten feet.

Examples of the word twelve used in sentences.

  • My sister is twelve years old.
  • I usually wake up at twelve in the afternoon on weekends.
  • The clock struck twelve and it was time for lunch.
  • I want to buy twelve apples from the grocery store.
  • There are twelve months in a year.
  • There are twelve months in a calendar year.
  • There are twelve eggs in a carton from the grocery store.
  • I bought a dozen roses, which is twelve, for my girlfriend's birthday.
  • I need to leave work at twelve o'clock so I can make it to my doctor's appointment.
  • My little brother is twelve years old and loves playing video games.
  • There were only twelve seats left on the train, so we had to split up and sit separately.
  • I need to leave work early today because my daughter has a doctor's appointment at twelve o'clock.
  • The recipe calls for twelve ounces of diced tomatoes, but I only have a ten-ounce can.
  • My nephew just turned twelve and he's already taller than me!
  • I've been playing guitar for twelve years, but I still struggle with barre chords.
  • There were twelve people at the meeting, including the CEO and his assistants.
  • The concert begins in twelve minutes, do you think we have enough time to grab a drink?
  • They were married for twelve years before they decided to get a divorce.
  • It took her twelve hours to finish the assignment, but she was pleased with the result.
  • I need to bake a cake for tomorrow's party and I require twelve eggs.
  • The young couple exchanged vows in front of twelve close friends and family members during a private ceremony at the local chapel.
  • The competition was fierce, with twelve participants vying for the top prize in the annual spelling bee.
  • The CEO of the company revealed the twelve-point plan for restructuring the organization to increase profitability.
  • Despite the difficult terrain, the hikers managed to complete the twelve-mile trail in just under six hours.
  • The renowned musician captivated the audience with his twelve-minute solo during the concert.
  • The twelve apostles were key figures in the spread of Christianity.
  • She had twelve hours to complete the project, so she worked diligently to meet the deadline.
  • After twelve years of marriage, they decided to renew their vows in a private ceremony.
  • Twelve participants competed in the final round of the chess tournament.
  • The twelve jurors were given strict instructions to remain impartial during the trial.
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