numbers
Translation
numbers, figures, digits, quantities
Examples
I can count numbers from one to ten.
I can count numbers from one to ten.
The number of students is increasing.
The number of students is increasing.
The band played a few numbers.
The band played a few numbers.
Grammar Patterns
((the number of sth.)) the quantity of sth. The number of cars on the road is high.
((a number of sth.)) several of sth. A number of people were waiting outside.
((phone number)) a sequence of digits for a phone What is your phone number?
Similar Words
Synonyms: figures, digits, quantities
Etymology
From Latin 'numerus' (a number).
Memory Tips
Think of a number line or a telephone keypad to remember its meaning related to digits and counting.