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“number” in English

number
Illustration of "number" in a English cultural setting
A child counts colorful building blocks scattered on a wooden floor, pointing at each one while learning their quantities.

Usage note

A number is a word or symbol that represents a quantity, such as a count, amount, or position in a sequence.

Examples

  • What is your phone number?

    What is your phone number?

  • I have a large number of books.

    I have a large number of books.

  • The number five is my favorite.

    The number five is my favorite.

Quick check

What does "number" mean?

  • A. number
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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