plural noun
Values used for counting, measuring, or doing calculations.
Can you help me with these numbers?
I need to organize these numbers in order.
American English
How to pronounce numbers
noun · verbA1Very common word
NUHMberz
/ˈnəm.bɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of number
Numbers can be a plural noun or the third-person singular verb form of number.
Values used for counting, measuring, or doing calculations.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Groups of digits used to identify people, places, objects, or accounts.
Please write down these numbers.
I have to memorize these numbers for the test.
plural noun
Totals or amounts of people or things counted together.
The numbers show that more people are visiting the park.
The numbers are higher this year.
Good to know
In the number of, number is singular. In a number of, number is also singular, but the phrase means several.
plural noun
Songs, dances, or other performances in a show.
The band played three numbers.
The show ended with two dance numbers.
Useful expressions
several people or things
A number of employees work from home.
the total amount of people or things
The number of visitors is growing.
first in a list or ranking; the most important
Her new song is number one this week.