long dozen

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The term "long dozen" refers to the number thirteen. It is a way of counting that adds one more to the standard dozen, which is twelve.

Explanation:

• Dozen: A dozen means twelve items. For example, if you buy a dozen eggs, you are buying twelve eggs.
• Long dozen: When you add one more to a dozen, you get thirteen, which is sometimes called a long dozen.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "long dozen" when you want to refer to the number thirteen in a playful or informal way.
• It is not commonly used in everyday conversations, but you might encounter it in some specific contexts, like in jokes or certain games.

Example:

• "I have a long dozen of cookies to share with my friends." (This means you have thirteen cookies.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "long dozen" might be used humorously or in literature to refer to the idea of something being in excess or more than expected.

Word Variants:

There are no direct variants of "long dozen," but you might see it in phrases like "long dozen eggs" meaning thirteen eggs instead of just twelve.

Different Meanings:

• There are no different meanings for "long dozen"; it specifically refers to the number thirteen.

Synonyms:

• Thirteen
• One more than a dozen

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no idioms or phrasal verbs directly associated with "long dozen." However, you might hear phrases like "a baker's dozen," which means thirteen items (often used in baking).

Summary:

"Long dozen" is simply a fun way to say thirteen. It combines the idea of a dozen (twelve) with one extra, making it a total of thirteen.

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Noun

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

Synonyms

• thirteen
• 13
• XIII
• baker's dozen