CEFR A2

twelfth

adjective

Meaning

Coming after eleven and before thirteen in order or rank; the ordinal number corresponding to twelve.

Examples

This is the twelfth time I've called you.
She finished twelfth in the race.

Synonyms: 12th, second to last, penultimate

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twelfth (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /twelfθ/

Definition

Coming after eleven and before thirteen in order or rank; the ordinal number corresponding to twelve.

Examples

This is the twelfth time I've called you.
She finished twelfth in the race.
The twelfth of May is my birthday.

How to Use twelfth

the twelfth of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify a date. — "The twelfth of August is a bank holiday."

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