Twelve

usgb/twelv/
noun

The number that comes after eleven and before thirteen.

There are twelve months in a year.
Visual representation of "twelve" - The number that comes after eleven and before thirteen.

Often appears as...

  • twelve months
  • twelve o'clock
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Visual representation of "twelve"
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Cultural Numerology

The number twelve carries cultural significance in various societies, often related to time and religion.

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The Last Supper had Jesus and twelve apostles.
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Time Reference

When talking about time, twelve refers either to noon or midnight in 12-hour clock systems.

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Let's meet at twelve o'clock sharp.
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Group Count

Use twelve to specify an exact count of items or people in a group.

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The team consists of twelve players.
Visual representation of the word "Twelve"

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