NUMBER as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • an item of merchandise offered for sale
    Usage Example(s)
    • she preferred the black nylon number
    • this sweater is an all-wool number
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • a clothing measurement
    Usage Example(s)
    • a number 13 shoe
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he had a number of chores to do
    • the number of parameters is small
    • the figure was about a thousand
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural)
    Usage Example(s)
    • in English the subject and the verb must agree in number
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • she refused to give them her Social Security number
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • the number is used in calling a particular telephone
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he has an unlisted number
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  7. Meaning
    • one of a series published periodically
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist’’s waitingroom
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • a symbol used to represent a number
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he learned to write the numerals before he went to school
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he did his act three times every evening
    • she had a catchy little routine
    • it was one of the best numbers he ever did
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • a select company of people
    Usage Example(s)
    • I hope to become one of their number before I die
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  11. Meaning
    • a concept of quantity derived from zero and units
    Usage Example(s)
    • every number has a unique position in the sequence
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

NUMBER as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • place a limit on the number of
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • enumerate
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We must number the names of the great mathematicians
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • determine the number or amount of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Can you count the books on your shelf?
    • Count your change
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • give numbers to
    Usage Example(s)
    • You should number the pages of the thesis
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • add up in number or quantity
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The bills amounted to $2,000
    • The bill came to $2,000
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • put into a group
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members
    Hypernyms(s) number is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)