number

A1 · Beginner Countable noun

n. a series of digits used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.

n. a sequence of digits assigned to an individual or object for the purpose of registration or identification.

“Can I have your phone number so I can call you later?”

“The clerk requested my passport number and a secondary form of identification to process the application.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Theater

n. a single song or dance in a larger show.

n. a distinct musical or theatrical routine performed as part of a larger production or concert.

“The final dance number was the most exciting part of the musical.”

“The soprano performed a challenging solo number that showcased her impressive vocal range and technical control.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Grammar Technical

n. the form of a word that shows if it is singular or plural.

n. a grammatical category that distinguishes between singular, plural, and sometimes dual forms of nouns or verbs.

“In English, we change the number of a noun by adding an 's' for plural.”

“The student struggled with subject-verb agreement, particularly when the grammatical number of the collective noun was ambiguous.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a piece of clothing that looks very good on someone.

n. an item of clothing, typically a dress or outfit, regarded as stylish or attractive.

“She wore a little black number to the party and looked fantastic.”

“She arrived at the gala wearing a vintage silk number that immediately became the talk of the evening.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to reach a certain total or amount.

v. to amount to a specified quantity or total. Often used as a linking verb.

“The protesters numbered in the thousands by the end of the day.”

“The rare birds now number fewer than fifty in the wild, prompting urgent conservation efforts.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to give a number to each item in a group.

v. to mark or label items with a sequence of numbers for identification or organization.

“Please number the pages of your essay before you hand it in.”

“The archivist carefully numbered each photograph in the collection to ensure they could be easily referenced later.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

v. to consider someone or something as part of a specific group.

v. to include or classify someone or something within a particular category or group.

“I am proud to number him among my closest friends.”

“The historian is numbered among the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century due to her groundbreaking research.”