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Thousand

UK /["/ˈθaʊznd/"]/ US /["/ˈθaʊznd/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

1 000

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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'.