figures
word · lemma: figure
Definition
Plural of 'figure'. It commonly means numbers or statistics, shapes or drawings, or important people in a particular field or story.
Usage & Nuances
Very context-dependent. In business or news, 'figures' usually means statistics or financial numbers; in art or geometry, it means shapes or drawn forms; with people, it often appears in phrases like 'public figures' or 'historical figures'. Learners may confuse it with 'numbers', but 'figures' often sounds more formal or specific.
Example Sentences
The sales figures are higher this month.
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These days, even minor online creators can become public figures overnight.
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The book has simple figures for children to color.
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We studied famous historical figures in class.
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I want to check the figures again before we send the report.
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The latest unemployment figures don't look good.
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