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What was the number

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt wəz ðə ˈnʌmbər// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt wəz ðə ˈnʌmbər//

Meaning of What was the number

A question seeking a specific numerical answer.

In simple words: A way to ask someone for a specific number.

What was the number in a sentence

• Could you tell me, what was the number of attendees last year?
• In the meeting, she asked, 'What was the number we discussed?'
• He was uncertain and wanted to clarify, 'What was the number for the budget?'
• After reviewing the data, I asked my colleague, 'What was the number you calculated?'
• While preparing the report, I forgot, 'What was the number for last quarter's profits?'

How to use What was the number

Use this phrase to inquire about a particular number. Common in conversations involving statistics or details. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine asking a friend at a party, 'What was the number of people who came?'

Related words

Collocations with What was the number

• ask for a number
• give a number
• report a number

Synonyms for What was the number

• Which number?
• What figure?
• What digit?
• What total?
• How many?

Common mistakes with What was the number

• Using it in formal reports.
• Confusing it with 'What number was it?'
• Forgetting to provide context before asking.

Frequently asked questions about What was the number

What does What was the number mean?

A way to ask someone for a specific number.

What is the definition of What was the number?

A question seeking a specific numerical answer.

How do you use What was the number in a sentence?

Could you tell me, what was the number of attendees last year?

Can you give another example of What was the number?

In the meeting, she asked, 'What was the number we discussed?'

What are synonyms for What was the number?

Common alternatives include Which number?, What figure?, What digit?, What total?, How many?.

What words go with What was the number?

It commonly pairs with ask for a number, give a number, report a number.

What are common mistakes when using What was the number?

Using it in formal reports. Confusing it with 'What number was it?' Forgetting to provide context before asking.

How do you pronounce What was the number?

US: //wɑt wəz ðə ˈnʌmbər//, UK: //wɒt wəz ðə ˈnʌmbər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What was the number?

Use this phrase to inquire about a particular number. Common in conversations involving statistics or details. Avoid in formal writing.