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number

UK
/ˈnʌmər/
US
/ˈnʌmər/

Translations

numbernoun
numbers
pl
UK
/ˈnʌmbə/
US
/ˈnʌmbər/
The number seven is considered lucky in many cultures.
Le nombre sept est considéré comme porte-bonheur dans de nombreuses cultures.
She was given the number three in the queue.
On lui a donné le numéro trois dans la file d’attente.
Additional translations
numéroPour une édition ou un exemplaire d’une revue.
numéroPour une chanson ou un morceau interprété dans un spectacle.
Synonyms
digit
figure
numeral
integer
amount
total
count
quantity
numberverb
numbered
Past Simple
numbered
Past Participle
numbering
Gerund
UK
/ˈnʌmbə/
US
/ˈnʌmbɚ/
The pages of the book are numbered for easy reference.
Les pages du livre sont numérotées pour faciliter la consultation.
The team numbers ten players in total.
L’équipe compte dix joueurs au total.
Synonyms
count
enumerate
calculate
list
total
tally
numberadjective
number
Comp.
UK
/ˈnʌmbə/
US
/ˈnʌmbɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to numbers (e.g., "number theory").
She is studying number theory this semester.
Elle étudie la théorie numérique ce semestre.
Synonyms
more numb
numbed
more numbed
more insensible
deadened
less sensitive
more deadened
more unfeeling
numbadjective

number

Comp.

number
Comp.
numbest
Super.
UK
/nʌm/
US
/nʌm/
engourdiSe dit surtout d’une partie du corps qui a perdu la sensibilité.
After sitting in the same position for hours, her legs were numb.
Après être restée assise dans la même position pendant des heures, ses jambes étaient engourdies.
Additional translations
insensibleS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une absence de réaction émotionnelle.
Synonyms
insensitive
unfeeling
emotionless
apathetic
stunned
benumbed
Antonyms
sensitive
feeling

Definitions

numbernoun
A mathematical object used to count, measure, and label.
The number seven is considered lucky in many cultures.
A quantity or amount.
The number of participants in the marathon exceeded expectations.
A position in a sequence or list.
She was given the number three in the queue.
A song or musical piece, especially one performed in a show.
The band played a lively number to start the concert.
A single issue of a periodical publication.
I just received the latest number of the magazine.
A person or thing of a particular kind, especially one that is impressive or notable.
That car is quite a number, with its sleek design and powerful engine.
Grammar. A category that expresses count distinctions (such as singular, plural, or dual) in nouns, pronouns, or verbs.
In English, verbs agree with the number of their subjects.
A sequence of figures or digits used as a means of identification, especially a telephone number.
If you give me your number, I’ll call you tomorrow.
numberverb
To assign a number to something as a way of identifying or organizing it.
The pages of the book are numbered for easy reference.
To count or include as part of a total.
The team numbers ten players in total.
To amount to a specified number.
The guests numbered over a hundred at the wedding.
numberadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or expressed in numbers; numerical (used attributively).
She is studying number theory this semester.
Comparative of numb; more deprived of physical sensation.
After hours in the icy water, her fingers grew number and number.
numbadjective
Deprived of the power of sensation; unable to feel or move.
After sitting in the same position for hours, her legs were numb.
Indifferent or unresponsive emotionally; lacking sensitivity or feeling.
He felt numb to the news after hearing so many similar stories.
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