Antonyms for numbers


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : nuhm-berz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnʌm bərz


Definition of numbers

Origin :
  • c.1300, "to count," from Old French nombrer "to count, reckon," from nombre (n.) "number" (see number (n.)). Meaning "to assign a number to" is late 14c.; that of "to ascertain the number of" is from early 15c. Related: Numbered; numbering.
  • noun unit of the mathematical system
  • noun aggregate, bunch
  • verb count, calculate
Example sentences :
  • Fine pools for the first six miles, with numbers of ducks in them.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Many of the numbers bear the name of an old colonial dignitary.
  • Extract from : « Old News » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • But the troops were now deployed and able to bring their numbers to bear.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • They were nearly equal in numbers to any two battalions in the brigade.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • His numbers were very inferior, and almost the whole were slain.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • Their superiority was greater in size and weight of metal than in numbers.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • Its numbers were small, and it was everywhere spoken against.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • When numbers are given, sceat appears to be left out, cf. 2196, 2995 (see þsend).
  • Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
  • When numbers are given, sceat appears to be left out, cf. 2196, 2995 (see þūsend).
  • Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
  • He was just in time to help other troops, not in numbers enough to withstand the shock.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Synonyms for numbers

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