Definition of twelve
1 : a number equal to one more than 11 — see number table
2 capitalized a : the twelve original disciples of Jesusb : the books of the Minor Prophets in the Jewish Scriptures
3 : the 12th in a set or series
4 : something having 12 units or members
5 twelves plural : twelvemo
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Examples of twelve in a Sentence
“What time is it?” “It's twelve.”
I have lunch at twelve.
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: the number 12
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: the 12th in a set or series
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: twelve o'clock
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