Basic Details
Word: Thirteen
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Meaning: The number that comes after twelve and before fourteen; often associated with the age of a teenager.
Synonyms: 13
Antonyms: Twelve, Fourteen
Idioms and Phrases
- Thirteenth time's the charm: The idea that success might come after several attempts. Example: "After failing to bake cookies twelve times, she thought maybe thirteenth time's the charm!"
- Behind the eight ball: In a difficult situation, often helpless. Though not directly related, it speaks to challenging circumstances found in life around the teenage years of thirteen. Example: "When he missed the exam, he found himself behind the eight ball in his studies."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She celebrated her thirteenth birthday with a big party and lots of friends.
Example 2: In many cultures, turning thirteen marks the transition into teenage years, often celebrated with special rituals.
Example 3: The thirteenth book in the series was even more exciting than the previous ones.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the number thirteen is often considered unlucky in many cultures? This belief is called "triskaidekaphobia," and some buildings skip the thirteenth floor due to this belief!
Famous Quote
"If you're lucky enough to be different, don't ever change." - Taylor Swift (This relates to being thirteen, a time when individuality often blossoms.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thirteen" represent?
a) The number after twelve
b) The number before twelve
c) A type of bird
d) A kind of tree
Answer: a) The number after twelve
2. Which of these could be a synonym of "thirteen"?
a) 12
b) 14
c) 13
d) 10
Answer: c) 13
3. Which sentence uses "thirteen" correctly?
a) I have thirteen apples in my basket.
b) Thirteen is the colour of the sky.
c) The thirteen cat ran up the tree.
d) He baked thirteen cookies in the oven.
Answer: a) I have thirteen apples in my basket.
4. Which idiom means something good might happen after several tries?
a) Thirteenth time's the charm
b) Behind the eight ball
c) Bite the bullet
d) Jump the gun
Answer: a) Thirteenth time's the charm
5. Which number is an antonym of "thirteen"?
a) Twelve
b) Fifteen
c) Eight
d) Ten
Answer: a) Twelve
