number

/ˈnʌmbər/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Quantity.

2

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

3

A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.

4

An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.

5

Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.

6

A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.

7

A telephone number.

8

Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.

9

Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.

10

A performance; especially, a single song or song and dance routine within a larger show.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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