twelve — the number 12; a set or group of twelve items
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the number 12; a set or group of twelve items
Pronunciation (IPA): /twelv/
Korean meaning: 12라는 숫자; 12개의 집합
Korean pronunciation: **트웰**브
Example Sentences
- The pizza was cut into twelve slices, but my friend ate eleven of them!
- At twelve years old, I thought I knew everything about life.
- The clock struck twelve, and suddenly I turned into a pumpkin... just kidding, I just got sleepy.
twelve
NOUN//twelv//
the number 12; a set or group of twelve items
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'twelf'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 'two left'(둘이 남았다)라는 의미에서 나왔습니다. 10진법에서 10개를 세고 나서 '2개가 남은' 상태를 표현한 것이죠.
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📝Examples
“The pizza was cut into twelve slices, but my friend ate eleven of them!”
“At twelve years old, I thought I knew everything about life.”
“The clock struck twelve, and suddenly I turned into a pumpkin... just kidding, I just got sleepy.”
“We need twelve volunteers for the school festival.”
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