twelfth Definition
- 1coming after the eleventh in number
- 2constituting number twelve in a sequence
Using twelfth: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twelfth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Today is the twelfth of May.
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He finished in twelfth place in the race.
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The twelfth chapter of the book is the most interesting.
twelfth Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with twelfth
an extra player or team member who is not part of the starting lineup, but can be substituted in as needed
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The crowd was so loud that it was like having a twelfth man on the field.
the evening of January 5th, the eve of the Epiphany, traditionally celebrated with feasting and merrymaking
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We always have a big party on Twelfth Night.
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We found the bean in the twelfth cake, which means we get to be king and queen for the night!
Origins of twelfth
from Old English 'twelfta', meaning 'two left over ten'
Summary: twelfth in Brief
The term 'twelfth' [twelfθ] refers to something that comes after the eleventh in a sequence, specifically the number twelve. It is used in contexts such as dates, rankings, and chapters, as in 'Today is the twelfth of May.' 'Twelfth' also appears in phrases like 'the twelfth man,' referring to an extra player, and 'twelfth night,' a traditional celebration on January 5th.
