Pronunciation

/thɜːˈtɛɪn/

Definitions

• Numeral: A number indicating the quantity or position between twelve and fourteen. It is the cardinal form of the number.

Phrases

• “Thirteen is an unlucky number” (a superstition)
• “Thirteen guests at the dinner” (counting individuals)
• “Thirteen colonies declared independence” (American history)

Example Sentences

• “There were thirteen people at the birthday party.”
• “I was born on the thirteenth of February.”
• “The game ended with a score of thirteen to ten.”

Synonyms

• None (since it’s a specific numeral and not a general term like “one” or “two”)

Related Words

• Tenth (10)
• Fourteen (14)
• Twelfth (12)
• Fourteen (14)