Definition of "number"

Kid-friendly meaning of number, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "number" mean?

number (noun) — a word or sign that tells how many of something there are.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (num·ber)

Example sentences using "number"

Grade K–2
What is the number?
Grade 3–5
The number of students in the after-school club grew every week.
Grade 6–8
There is one specific number on every airline ticket that determines whether your seat reclines, and almost no one knows what it is.

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