numbers

noun
UK: /ˈnʌmbəz/
US: /ˈnʌmbərz/

  1. Amounts or values that can be counted or calculated.

    1. I can count to ten with my fingers, and these are my first Numbers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The latest economic report shows a significant increase in unemployment Numbers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A written symbol or figure that represents an amount.

    1. Write the correct house Numbers on your application form please. [ ] [ ]
    2. She quickly memorized the pin Numbers for all her credit cards. [ ] [ ]

  3. A song or musical piece, especially in a show.

    1. The band played some great Numbers at the concert last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The show included several dance Numbers with elaborate costumes and sets. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

amount count quantity
numbers transitive-verb

  1. To assign a number to something.

    1. We will Numbers each page of the report before submitting it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The librarian began to Numbers the books according to the Dewey Decimal System. [ ] [ ]
numbers adjective

  1. Being more than a few.

    1. The cat have Numbers of kittens in the box. [ ] [ ]
    2. There are Numbers of people outside the shop, waiting for it to open. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "numbers" in English means: Amounts or values that can be counted or calculated., A written symbol or figure that represents an amount., A song or musical piece, especially in a show..

The phonetic transcription of "numbers" is /ˈnʌmbəz/ in British English and /ˈnʌmbərz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "numbers": amount, count, quantity.

Example usage of "numbers": "I can count to ten with my fingers, and these are my first Numbers.". More examples on the page.