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Thirteen Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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thirteen

[หˆฮธษœหrหˆtiหn ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

number

equivalent to the sum of six and seven; one more than twelve, or six less than twenty; 13.

Examples of usage

  • There are thirteen people in the room.
  • She was born on the thirteenth of May.
  • Thirteen is considered an unlucky number in some cultures.
Context #2 | Noun

age

the age of thirteen years old.

Examples of usage

  • At the age of thirteen, he started playing the guitar.
  • She celebrated her thirteenth birthday last week.

Translations

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Origin of 'thirteen'

The word 'thirteen' originated from Old English 'รพrฤ“otฤ“ne', which is a combination of 'รพrฤ“o' (three) and 'tฤซene' (ten). The number thirteen has been considered significant in various cultures and traditions, often associated with superstitions or luck. In many Western cultures, it is seen as an unlucky number, while in others, it may be considered lucky. The concept of thirteen being unlucky is known as triskaidekaphobia.

See also: three, threefold, threesome.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,734, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.