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Number

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈnʌmbə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈnʌmbər/"]/

Meaning of Number

a word or symbol that represents an amount or a quantity

In simple words: A number is a word or symbol that represents a quantity.

Number in a sentence

• He called the number on the advertisement to get more information.
• Please write your number down on this form.
• The number of students in the classroom is twenty.
• Can you tell me the number of your house?

How to use Number

Use 'number' when referring to a specific quantity of things. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, though in formal settings, specify further (e.g., 'number of participants'). Avoid using it in highly technical mathematical discussions where specific numerical terms are preferred.

Grammar pattern

number + (of) + object

Memory hint

Think of 'number' as 'numb' — it's a way to make sense of how much.

Related words

Collocations with Number

• three-digit
• 16-digit
• cardinal
• calculate
• add
• add together
• in round numbers
• number crunching
• fax
• phone
• telephone
• call
• dial
• phone
• be busy
• be engaged
• be unobtainable
• exchange numbers
• somebody’s name and number
• big
• high
• low
• grow in
• increase in
• decrease in
• go up
• grow
• increase
• in number
• number of
• a decline in numbers
• a drop in numbers
• a growth in numbers
• big
• high
• low
• grow in
• increase in
• decrease in
• go up
• grow
• increase
• in number
• number of
• a decline in numbers
• a drop in numbers
• a growth in numbers

Synonyms for Number

• figure

Opposites of Number

• none

Common mistakes with Number

• Confusing 'number' with 'amount' (use 'number' for countable items, 'amount' for uncountable)
• Saying 'the number of less people' instead of 'fewer people'
• Using 'numbers' when referring to a singular 'number'

Frequently asked questions about Number

What does Number mean?

A number is a word or symbol that represents a quantity.

What is the definition of Number?

a word or symbol that represents an amount or a quantity

How do you use Number in a sentence?

He called the number on the advertisement to get more information.

Can you give another example of Number?

Please write your number down on this form.

What are synonyms for Number?

Common alternatives include figure.

What is the opposite of Number?

Opposite meanings include none.

What words go with Number?

It commonly pairs with three-digit, 16-digit, cardinal, calculate, add, add together, in round numbers, number crunching, fax, phone, telephone, call, dial, phone, be busy, be engaged, be unobtainable, exchange numbers, somebody’s name and number, big, high, low, grow in, increase in, decrease in, go up, grow, increase, in number, number of, a decline in numbers, a drop in numbers, a growth in numbers, big, high, low, grow in, increase in, decrease in, go up, grow, increase, in number, number of, a decline in numbers, a drop in numbers, a growth in numbers.

What are common mistakes when using Number?

Confusing 'number' with 'amount' (use 'number' for countable items, 'amount' for uncountable) Saying 'the number of less people' instead of 'fewer people' Using 'numbers' when referring to a singular 'number'

How do you pronounce Number?

US: /["/ˈnʌmbər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnʌmbə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Number?

Use 'number' when referring to a specific quantity of things. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, though in formal settings, specify further (e.g., 'number of participants'). Avoid using it in highly technical mathematical discussions where specific numerical terms are preferred.

What CEFR level is Number?

"Number" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.