number

/ˈnʌmbər/

Definitions

1. noun

A mathematical entity used to count or quantify.

“She entered the correct number to unlock the door.”

2. verb

To give a number or a quantity.

“He numbered the pages of the report.”

3. verb

To identify or label something with a number.

“The librarian numbered the books on the shelf.”

4. adjective

Having a particular position or rank in a series.

“The number one player in the tournament was eliminated early.”

5. adverb

To a particular extent or degree.

“She is a number one fan of the rock band.”

6. interjection

An expression used to indicate surprise or excitement.

“Number one! I just got tickets to the concert!”

Synonyms

  • digit
  • quantity

Antonyms

  • nothing
  • zero