number

🇺🇸 /ˈnʌmbər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈnʌmbə(r)/
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noun
A1

A word or symbol that shows how many.

Write down a number between one and ten.

A1

Used before a figure to show order in a list.

My house is number 15 on this street.

A1

A set of figures used to identify something or call someone.

Please give me your phone number so I can call you.

A1

An amount of people or things.

The number of students in our class is twenty.

R

A group of people.

A large number of people came to the party.

R

A particular issue of a magazine or newspaper.

I keep every number of my favorite magazine.

R

A song or dance in a show.

The band played their most popular number.

R

An item that is admired, like clothing or a car.

She bought a beautiful little black number for the party.

R

The form of a word showing if it's singular or plural.

In English, verbs must match the number of the subject.

verb
A2

To give a number to something in a list.

Please number the pages of your report.

R

To total a certain amount when counted.

The group numbers about fifty people.

R

To include in a group or be included.

I number her among my best friends.

translation

n. A word or symbol that shows how many.; Used before a figure to show order in a list.; A set of figures used to identify something or call someone.; An amount of people or things.; A group of people.; A particular issue of a magazine or newspaper.; A song or dance in a show.; An item that is admired, like clothing or a car.; The form of a word showing if it's singular or plural.
v. To give a number to something in a list.; To total a certain amount when counted.; To include in a group or be included.

Word Forms

3rd Present numbers
Past numbered
Perfect numbered
Progressive numbering
Plural numbers