Billion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪljən/ · Part of speech numeral
Quick meaning: Billion is a numeral meaning Either of two large amounts:.
Meaning
Either of two large amounts:.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, hyperbolic) An unspecified very large number.
Example Sentences
There were billions of people at the concert.
Near-synonyms: gazillion; see also Thesaurus:zillion
Word Forms
- billions
Synonyms for billion
Depending on context, synonyms include gazillion, cardinal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardinal, percent, zillion, mcm, mln, cent.
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