Cool MateMeaning of Million
In simple words: One thousand times one thousand; a very large number.
Million in a sentence
- There are a million stars in the night sky.
- She wants to save a million dollars for her retirement.
- A million people attended the concert last night.
- He has a million ideas for his new project.
- The book was sold in over a million copies worldwide.
How to use Million
Use 'million' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing large quantities or money. It is generally appropriate in most situations but may feel out of place in extremely casual settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone number
Memory hint
Think of 'mill' like a large factory that produces 'ions' (big stuff) — a million is a lot!
Related words
Collocations with Million
- a million dollars
- one million
- millions of people
Synonyms for Million
- millionth
- 10^6
- thousand thousand
Common mistakes with Million
- Confusing 'million' with 'billion', which is a much larger number.
- Using 'millions' when referring to a specific million (e.g., saying 'three millions' instead of 'three million').
Million appears in
Million in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مليون
ألف مضروب في ألف؛ رقم كبير جداً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মিলিয়ন
এক হাজার হাজার; অনেক বড় সংখ্যা।
- GermanDeutsch
Million
Eine Million; eine sehr große Zahl.
- SpanishEspañol
Millón
Mil veces mil; un número muy grande.
- Persianفارسی
میلیون
هزار بار هزار؛ یک عدد بسیار بزرگ.
- FrenchFrançais
Million
Mille fois mille ; un très grand nombre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दस लाख
एक हज़ार को एक हज़ार से गुणा करने पर आने वाली संख्या; बहुत बड़ी संख्या।
- ItalianItaliano
Milione
Mille volte mille; un numero molto grande.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Milhão
Mil vezes mil; um número bem grande.
- RussianРусский
Миллион
Тысяча тысяч; очень большое число.
- Urduاردو
ملین
دس ہزار ضرب دس ہزار؛ بہت بڑی تعداد۔
- Chinese中文
百万
一千乘以一千；一个非常大的数字。
More words like Million
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Million
What does Million mean?
One thousand times one thousand; a very large number.
What is the definition of Million?
1 000 000
How do you use Million in a sentence?
There are a million stars in the night sky.
Can you give another example of Million?
She wants to save a million dollars for her retirement.
What are synonyms for Million?
Common alternatives include millionth, 10^6, thousand thousand.
What is the opposite of Million?
Opposite meanings include zero, none.
What words go with Million?
It commonly pairs with a million dollars, one million, millions of people.
What are common mistakes when using Million?
Confusing 'million' with 'billion', which is a much larger number. Using 'millions' when referring to a specific million (e.g., saying 'three millions' instead of 'three million').
How do you pronounce Million?
US: /["/ˈmɪljən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪljən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Million?
Use 'million' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing large quantities or money. It is generally appropriate in most situations but may feel out of place in extremely casual settings.
What CEFR level is Million?
"Million" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.