NUMBER

NUM ·BER 2 syllables

A1 · Beginner 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 10 ✅ valid word

Everyday English. Most learners know this.

noun
  1. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
  2. a concept of quantity involving zero and units
  3. a short performance that is part of a longer program
  4. the number is used in calling a particular telephone

💬 Examples

  • "the number of parameters is small"
  • "the figure was about a thousand"
  • "every number has a unique position in the sequence"
  • "he did his act three times every evening"

🔗 Similar words

figureactroutineturnbitphone_number
verb
  1. add up in number or quantity
  2. give numbers to
  3. enumerate
  4. put into a group

💬 Examples

  • "The bills amounted to $2,000"
  • "The bill came to $2,000"
  • "You should number the pages of the thesis"
  • "We must number the names of the great mathematicians"

🔗 Similar words

totaladd_upcomeamountlistcount
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