13
Definition
Noun:
- The cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one: The natural number following 12 and preceding 14. It is represented by the Arabic numeral 13 or the Roman numeral XIII.
Adjective:
- Being one more than twelve: Used to describe a quantity of exactly thirteen items or units.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The number 13 is often considered unlucky in some cultures.
- There are 13 players on a rugby league team.
- Twelve plus one equals thirteen.
Adjective:
- She bought thirteen apples.
- The committee has thirteen members.
- He will be thirteen years old next week.
Advanced Usage
"Baker's dozen": A phrase meaning thirteen items, originating from the historical practice of bakers adding an extra item to a standard dozen to avoid penalties for short measures.
- I ordered a dozen bagels but received a baker's dozen of thirteen.
"Unlucky thirteen" / "Friday the 13th": Common cultural references where the number 13 is associated with bad luck or superstition.
- Some hotels skip the 13th floor due to superstition.
Variants and Related Words
- Thirteenth (adjective): Constituting number thirteen in a sequence; 13th.
- This is my thirteenth attempt.
- Thirteenth (noun): One of thirteen equal parts; the item in position number thirteen.
- I only ate a thirteenth of the cake.
- The thirteenth of the month.
Synonyms
- XIII (Roman numeral).
- A dozen plus one (informal).
- A baker's dozen (informal, specific context).
Related Idioms
- "Thirteen to the dozen": (British English, informal) Talking very rapidly and incessantly.
- She was talking thirteen to the dozen about her holiday.
Adjective
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being one more than twelve
Noun
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the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
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