millions — An extremely large number, specifically referring to multiple units of one million or used figuratively to indicate a vast quantity. It represents a magnitude that is difficult to comprehend in everyday terms.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An extremely large number, specifically referring to multiple units of one million or used figuratively to indicate a vast quantity. It represents a magnitude that is difficult to comprehend in everyday terms.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪljənz/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she owns millions of invisible mice in the house.
- The new smartphone sold millions of units worldwide.
- He promised to make millions, but ended up making millions of mistakes instead.
millions
NOUN[/ˈmɪljənz/]
An extremely large number, specifically referring to multiple units of one million or used figuratively to indicate a vast quantity. It represents a magnitude that is difficult to comprehend in everyday terms.
An extremely large number, specifically referring to multiple units of one million or used figuratively to indicate a vast quantity. It represents a magnitude that is difficult to comprehend in everyday terms.
Millions surround the stallions, but they prefer the scallions!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'milione', which was formed by adding the augmentative suffix '-one' to Latin 'mille' (thousand), literally meaning 'big thousand'.
Breakdown
mille (thousand) + -one (augmentative suffix meaning 'big' or 'great')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat thinks she owns millions of invisible mice in the house.”
“The new smartphone sold millions of units worldwide.”
“He promised to make millions, but ended up making millions of mistakes instead.”
“Scientists estimate that millions of species exist in the ocean.”
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