numbers
word · lemma: number
/ˈnəmbɝz/
NUHM-burz
/nˈʌmbəz/
NUHM-buhz
Definition
Numbers are symbols or words used to count, measure, label, or show quantities. They can also mean numerical information such as prices, phone digits, or results in math.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to math or numerical information in general. For phone contact, people often say 'phone number' rather than just 'number'. 'Numbers' can also mean data about business performance, as in 'sales numbers'.
Spanish: númerosPortuguese (BR): númerosPortuguese (PT): númerosChinese (Simplified): 数字Chinese (Traditional): 數字Hindi: संख्याएँArabic: أرقام - أعدادBengali: সংখ্যাRussian: числаJapanese: 数字Vietnamese: sốKorean: 숫자Turkish: sayılarUrdu: اعدادIndonesian: angka
Example Sentences
My little sister is learning numbers at school.
basic
Please write the numbers from one to ten.
basic
I am not good with numbers.
basic
Can you check the numbers again? This total looks wrong.
natural
The numbers from last month were better than we expected.
natural
When it comes to numbers, she notices every small mistake.
natural