A11K

Thousand

UK /["/ˈθaʊznd/"]/US /["/ˈθaʊznd/"]/

Definition

1 000

In simple words: a number that is 1,000

Examples

  • There were thousands of people there.
  • The cost ran into the thousands.
  • He’s made another sale? He’s really batting a thousand!

Usage notes

Used to refer to the number itself or to indicate quantity; appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simplicity is preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'thous' as 'thousand' — imagine counting money in hundreds until you reach a thousand.

Collocations

  • thousand dollars
  • thousand people
  • thousand times

Synonyms

  • kilo
  • grand
  • one thousand

Antonyms

  • one
  • zero
  • few

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'thousands' when referring to many units.
  • Mispronunciation, often as 'thousend'.