English

Detailed Synonyms for number in English

number:

number [the ~] noun

  1. the number
    the quantity; the amount; the number; the dose; the size
  2. the number
    the figure; the number
  3. the number
    the number
  4. the number
    the serial number; the number
  5. the number
    the quantity; the number; the amount
  6. the number
    – an item of merchandise offered for sale 1
    the number
    – an item of merchandise offered for sale 1
    • number [the ~] noun
      • she preferred the black nylon number1
      • this sweater is an all-wool number1
  7. the number
    – a clothing measurement 1
    the number
    – a clothing measurement 1
    • number [the ~] noun
      • a number 13 shoe1
  8. the number
    – the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals 1
    the figure; the number
    – the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals 1
    • figure [the ~] noun
      • the figure was about a thousand1
    • number [the ~] noun
      • he had a number of chores to do1
      • the number of parameters is small1
  9. the number
    – 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) 1
    the number
    – 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) 1
    • number [the ~] noun
      • in English the subject and the verb must agree in number1
  10. the number
    – a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification 1
    the number; the identification number
    – a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification 1
  11. the number
    – the number is used in calling a particular telephone 1
    the number; the phone number; the telephone number
    – the number is used in calling a particular telephone 1
  12. the number
    – one of a series published periodically 1
    the issue; the number
    – one of a series published periodically 1
    • issue [the ~] noun
      • she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room1
    • number [the ~] noun
  13. the number
    – a symbol used to represent a number 1
    the number; the numeral
    – a symbol used to represent a number 1
    • number [the ~] noun
    • numeral [the ~] noun
      • he learned to write the numerals before he went to school1
  14. the number
    – a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program 1
    the act; the turn; the number; the bit; the routine
    – a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program 1
    • act [the ~] noun
      • he did his act three times every evening1
    • turn [the ~] noun
    • number [the ~] noun
      • it was one of the best numbers he ever did1
    • bit [the ~] noun
    • routine [the ~] noun
      • she had a catchy little routine1
  15. the number
    – a select company of people 1
    the number
    – a select company of people 1
    • number [the ~] noun
      • I hope to become one of their number before I die1
  16. the number
    – a concept of quantity involving zero and units 1
    the number
    – a concept of quantity involving zero and units 1
    • number [the ~] noun
      • every number has a unique position in the sequence1

number

  1. number

to number verb (numbers, numbered, numbering)

  1. to number
    – place a limit on the number of 1
    to number; keep down
    – place a limit on the number of 1
  2. to number
    – enumerate 1
    to number; to list
    – enumerate 1
    • number verb (numbers, numbered, numbering)
      • We must number the names of the great mathematicians1
    • list verb (lists, listed, listing)
  3. to number
    – determine the number or amount of 1
    to count; to number; to enumerate; numerate
    – determine the number or amount of 1
    • count verb (counts, counted, counting)
      • Can you count the books on your shelf?1
    • number verb (numbers, numbered, numbering)
    • enumerate verb (enumerates, enumerated, enumerating)
    • numerate verb
  4. to number
    – give numbers to 1
    to number
    – give numbers to 1
    • number verb (numbers, numbered, numbering)
      • You should number the pages of the thesis1
  5. to number
    – add up in number or quantity 1
    amount; to come; to number; total; to add up
    – add up in number or quantity 1
    • amount verb
      • The bills amounted to $2,0001
    • come verb (comes, came, coming)
      • The bill came to $2,0001
    • number verb (numbers, numbered, numbering)
    • total verb
    • add up verb (adds up, added up, adding up)
  6. to number
    – put into a group 1
    to count; to number
    – put into a group 1
    • count verb (counts, counted, counting)
      • The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members1
    • number verb (numbers, numbered, numbering)

Conjugations for number:

present
  1. number
  2. number
  3. numbers
  4. number
  5. number
  6. number
simple past
  1. numbered
  2. numbered
  3. numbered
  4. numbered
  5. numbered
  6. numbered
present perfect
  1. have numbered
  2. have numbered
  3. has numbered
  4. have numbered
  5. have numbered
  6. have numbered
past continuous
  1. was numbering
  2. were numbering
  3. was numbering
  4. were numbering
  5. were numbering
  6. were numbering
future
  1. shall number
  2. will number
  3. will number
  4. shall number
  5. will number
  6. will number
continuous present
  1. am numbering
  2. are numbering
  3. is numbering
  4. are numbering
  5. are numbering
  6. are numbering
subjunctive
  1. be numbered
  2. be numbered
  3. be numbered
  4. be numbered
  5. be numbered
  6. be numbered
diverse
  1. number!
  2. let's number!
  3. numbered
  4. numbering
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

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Alternate Synonyms for "number":


Related Definitions for "number":

  1. an item of merchandise offered for sale1
    • she preferred the black nylon number1
    • this sweater is an all-wool number1
  2. a clothing measurement1
    • a number 13 shoe1
  3. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals1
    • he had a number of chores to do1
    • the number of parameters is small1
  4. 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)1
    • in English the subject and the verb must agree in number1
  5. a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification1
    • she refused to give them her Social Security number1
  6. the number is used in calling a particular telephone1
    • he has an unlisted number1
  7. one of a series published periodically1
  8. a symbol used to represent a number1
  9. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program1
    • it was one of the best numbers he ever did1
  10. a select company of people1
    • I hope to become one of their number before I die1
  11. a concept of quantity involving zero and units1
    • every number has a unique position in the sequence1
  12. place a limit on the number of1
  13. enumerate1
    • We must number the names of the great mathematicians1
  14. determine the number or amount of1
  15. give numbers to1
    • You should number the pages of the thesis1
  16. add up in number or quantity1
  17. put into a group1

numb:

numb adj

  1. numb
    stunned
    – in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock 1
    • stunned adj
      • lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow1
  2. numb
  3. numb
    – lacking sensation 1
    numb
    – lacking sensation 1
    • numb adj
      • numb with cold1
  4. numb
    – lacking sensation 1
    numb; asleep; benumbed
    – lacking sensation 1
  5. numb
    – so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified 1
    numb
    – so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified 1
    • numb adj
      • too numb with fear to move1
  6. numb
    – (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive 1
    numb; dead
    – (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive 1
    • numb adj
      • numb to the cries for mercy1
    • dead adj
      • passersby were dead to our plea for help1

to numb verb (numbs, numbed, numbing)

  1. to numb
    – make numb or insensitive 1
    to chill; grow numb; grow cold
    to numb
    – make numb or insensitive 1
    • numb verb (numbs, numbed, numbing)
      • The shock numbed her senses1
  2. to numb
    – make numb or insensitive 1
    to dull; to numb; to blunt; benumb
    – make numb or insensitive 1
    • dull verb (dulls, dulled, dulling)
    • numb verb (numbs, numbed, numbing)
      • The shock numbed her senses1
    • blunt verb (blunts, blunted, blunting)
    • benumb verb

Conjugations for numb:

present
  1. numb
  2. numb
  3. numbs
  4. numb
  5. numb
  6. numb
simple past
  1. numbed
  2. numbed
  3. numbed
  4. numbed
  5. numbed
  6. numbed
present perfect
  1. have numbed
  2. have numbed
  3. has numbed
  4. have numbed
  5. have numbed
  6. have numbed
past continuous
  1. was numbing
  2. were numbing
  3. was numbing
  4. were numbing
  5. were numbing
  6. were numbing
future
  1. shall numb
  2. will numb
  3. will numb
  4. shall numb
  5. will numb
  6. will numb
continuous present
  1. am numbing
  2. are numbing
  3. is numbing
  4. are numbing
  5. are numbing
  6. are numbing
subjunctive
  1. be numbed
  2. be numbed
  3. be numbed
  4. be numbed
  5. be numbed
  6. be numbed
diverse
  1. numb!
  2. let's numb!
  3. numbed
  4. numbing
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

numb

  1. numb

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Alternate Synonyms for "numb":


Related Definitions for "numb":

  1. so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified1
    • too numb with fear to move1
  2. lacking sensation1
    • numb with cold1
  3. (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive1
    • numb to the cries for mercy1
  4. make numb or insensitive1
    • The shock numbed her senses1

Related Synonyms for number