Twelves Meaning in English
word · lemma: twelve
Definition
'Twelves' is the plural form of 'twelve,' rarely used in English, and usually refers to groups or sets of twelve items.
Usage & Nuances
Very rarely used except with counting groups of twelve, e.g., 'two twelves of eggs.' Not used for simple counting (use 'twelve' for one group, 'twenty-four' for two). Some idiomatic expressions exist in literature or specialty fields, but most English speakers never use 'twelves' in regular conversation.
Example Sentences
We need two twelves of eggs for the recipe.
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The shop sells socks in twelves.
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He sorted the candies into twelves for each child.
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Can you grab three twelves of soda cans from the store?
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When packed in twelves, the books are easier to count.
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There aren’t many times you’ll hear people talking about twelves these days.
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