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UK/["/ˈmɪljən/"]/US/["/ˈmɪljən/"]/

Meaning 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

Opposites of Million

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').

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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.