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UK/["/ˈtrɪljən/"]/US/["/ˈtrɪljən/"]/

Meaning of Trillion

1 000 000 000 000; one million million

In simple words: A trillion is a very large number, equal to one thousand billion.

Trillion in a sentence

  • The national debt has risen to over a trillion dollars.
  • There are a trillion stars in our galaxy.
  • Investors are anticipating a trillion-dollar market by the end of the year.

How to use Trillion

Use 'trillion' when discussing large quantities, especially in finance or science. It's best to avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms are sufficient.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Think of a 'trill' sound with 'lion' in the jungle - a lion represents something huge.

Related words

Collocations with Trillion

  • trillion dollars
  • trillion stars
  • trillion dollars market

Synonyms for Trillion

  • 1,000,000,000,000
  • thousand billion
  • large number

Opposites of Trillion

Common mistakes with Trillion

  • Confused with 'billion' or 'million', leading to incorrect values.
  • Omitting the term when discussing large budgets or figures.

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Frequently asked questions about Trillion

What does Trillion mean?

A trillion is a very large number, equal to one thousand billion.

What is the definition of Trillion?

1 000 000 000 000; one million million

How do you use Trillion in a sentence?

The national debt has risen to over a trillion dollars.

Can you give another example of Trillion?

There are a trillion stars in our galaxy.

What are synonyms for Trillion?

Common alternatives include 1,000,000,000,000, thousand billion, large number.

What is the opposite of Trillion?

Opposite meanings include none.

What words go with Trillion?

It commonly pairs with trillion dollars, trillion stars, trillion dollars market.

What are common mistakes when using Trillion?

Confused with 'billion' or 'million', leading to incorrect values. Omitting the term when discussing large budgets or figures.

How do you pronounce Trillion?

US: /["/ˈtrɪljən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtrɪljən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Trillion?

Use 'trillion' when discussing large quantities, especially in finance or science. It's best to avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms are sufficient.

What CEFR level is Trillion?

"Trillion" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.