Million
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪl.jən/ · Part of speech numeral
Quick meaning: Million is a numeral meaning The cardinal number 1 000 000: 10⁶; a thousand thousand.
Meaning
The cardinal number 1 000 000: 10⁶; a thousand thousand.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, hyperbolic) An unspecified very large number.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: mega-, M-
I told you a million times before.
I can think of millions of reasons not to go.
Near-synonyms: gazillion; see also Thesaurus:zillion
Word Forms
- millions
Synonyms for million
Depending on context, synonyms include mil, mln, M, MM, mn, gazillion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardinal, meg, bet, billion, bucks, dollars.
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