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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