thirteen

/ˈθɜr.tiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

the number 13, the ordinal number that follows twelve and precedes fourteen.

“I have thirteen books on my bookshelf.”

2. adjective

being the thirteenth in a series or sequence.

“The thirteenth floor of the building is actually the fourteenth floor.”

3. adverb

to the extent of thirteen.

“She has been working thirteen hours a day.”

4. numeral

representing the number 13, used especially in writing dates and times.

“The date of the meeting is 13 January 2024.”

Synonyms

  • fourteen minus one
  • twelve plus one