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Number A quantity of items or individuals, often denoted by a numeral. ■ "I have 10 cats and 2 dogs. That makes my house a total of 12 pets!"
Twenty The number twenty. It's the perfect number to count down from because it's not just any number, it's "twenty"! ■ "I can't believe I have to wait in line for 20 more minutes!" said the impatient person.
fives The number five, which is both the smallest odd number and the largest prime number. It's also the fifth letter of the alphabet and a popular card game. ■ "I always go for fives when playing poker because it's a great way to get ahead!"
Seven A number that is one more than six and two less than eight. It is also the number of dwarves in The Lord of the Rings and the number of colors in a rainbow. ■ "I can't believe I forgot to call my mom on her seventh birthday! What am I, a forgetful ogre?"
Clocking The act of repeatedly asking someone for their phone number, often in a crude or aggressive manner. ■ "John, can I clock your number?"
dozens A large but indeterminate number of something, typically not a specific or exact number. Used humorously to make an exaggerated statement. ■ "I finished a dozen donuts in one sitting."
fourteenth The number following the thirteenth, a very unlucky number. ■ I'm glad I didn't have to go on my date on the fourteenth, it was bound to be a disaster.
Hundred A large number of things, but not exactly precise. It can be used to exaggerate or humorously understate the number of something. ■ I have a hundred friends, but really I only have ten that are worth keeping.
nine The number that comes before ten, but is always one less than the perfect number of something. ■ "I can't believe we have to go through nine more rounds of this game, it's just not fair!"
Sevens The number seven, which is both lucky and unlucky in different contexts. ■ "I love the sevens because they're the only number that can be both lucky and unlucky at the same time!
Third A number that is the sum of two other numbers, minus one. ■ "What's the third biggest number in this list? It must be 2.5!"
Thirteenth The number that comes after twelve, but before fourteen. It's the unlucky number for a reason. ■ "I can't believe I just missed my thirteenth wedding anniversary by one day! That's bad luck if there ever was one."
calculation A precise mathematical method for determining a result. ■ "The quickest way to make a lot of money is by doing a calculation on how much you can charge per unit and then multiplying that number by the total number of units you have."
counted A number that has been determined by adding together all the individual items in a category or group, such as the total amount of money spent at a store or the number of people present at an event. ■ "I counted my change and realized I had overpaid by 20 cents.", "The company counted its profits for the quarter and found that they had exceeded their expectations.
five The number five, or "fiver" in the United Kingdom. A hand symbol representing five fingers. ■ "I have five apples and I'm sharing them equally among my friends.", "When I was a child, I thought five was the coolest number because it's the one with the most fingers!"
Frequencies The rate at which something happens, such as the number of times a word is used in a sentence or the number of times a person sneezes in a day. ■ When writing a report, it's important to include the frequencies of different types of data, such as the frequency of customer complaints or the frequency of sales of different products.
ones A collection of people or objects that is not a whole number but just one more than the previous number. ■ "I have two apples, three bananas, and ones grapes. But I don't want to eat them all at once, so I will take ones."
paired An odd number of items. ■ I'm so glad I have an odd number of socks. Now I can easily find the matching pair!, A pair of something, such as shoes or pants. ■ "What are you wearing? Oh, you're wearing a paired of sneakers."
Prime A person or thing that is the best, most excellent, and/or most attractive. Also refers to a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except for 1 and itself. ■ "She's a real prime - she can outrun any of the boys in gym class."
tens A unit of measurement used to indicate how much something is worth. ■I spent $10 on this shirt, but I got it on sale for $5!, A term used in mathematics to describe a number with two digits and a place value of 1. ■The tens digit in the number 38 is 8., An informal way of saying "ten" in English. ■I have to go to the store. Do you want me to buy anything for you?, ■I'm going to give my friend a gift for his birthday. He said he wanted a ten-dollar bill.
thirteen A number that is either unlucky or lucky, depending on your perspective. It can also be a funky jazz tune. ■ "I'm superstitious about the number thirteen. I've always gotten bad luck when it comes to things like Friday the 13th. But when it comes to music, I love the sound of thirteen! It's my favorite jazz tune."
Angling A method of catching fish by using a fishing rod and bait. It is often used as a euphemism for flirting with someone. ■ "I was angling for her phone number but she seemed uninterested."
Balmoral A luxurious and opulent holiday home located in Scotland's Highlands. ■ When the Queen visited Balmoral, she was amazed by the number of rooms and amenities available at her disposal.
Barium A chemical element with the atomic number 48 and the symbol "Ba". ■ "I'm sorry, I can't remember your name. It must have been "Barium"."
Countless A number so large that it is difficult or impossible to count. ■ "I have a million things to do today, but I only have time for one."
counts The number of times you can tell a joke in a room without anyone getting angry. ■ I once told a joke to an empty room, and it counted as one. I was very relieved.
crowding The act of gathering a large number of people or objects in a small space. ■ "I had to elbow my way through the crowded subway during rush hour."
dialing The act of rotating a dial on a telephone to connect with a specific phone number. ■ John was so bad at dialing that he accidentally called his boss during a job interview.
digit A number in a base-10 system, consisting of one or more digits from 0 to 9. ■ I need to remember my PIN: it's 1234. But I always get the digits mixed up!
digits The numerical values of the numbers 0 through 9, also known as Arabic numerals. ■ "I had so many digits in my phone number that it took me three minutes just to dial it in."
eases To make someone feel more comfortable or less stressed by doing something for them, such as finding information or completing a task. ■ "I'll ease your mind by looking up the phone number for you."
eighteen The number that marks the beginning of adulthood and the end of teenage years. ■ When I turned eighteen, I finally got to vote in elections. But unfortunately, I also had to pay taxes for the first time.
eighth A number that is less than a quarter but greater than a sixth. ■ I had to give my friend an eighth of my pizza. It was too big for me to finish!
eighty A number that is too large to count and yet too small to make a difference. ■ "I've been waiting in line for eighty years, and I still haven't gotten my coffee!"
embossed To press a design, letter or number into something with a raised indentation. In other words, to stamp it. ■ "I forgot my embossed passport at home, and now I'm stuck in the airport."
exceptions A small number of individuals who don't fit the norm or follow the rules. ■ "I thought I was the only one who didn't like pizza, but then I found out that exceptions exist."
Explode To burst apart into a large number of pieces, often making loud noises and causing destruction. ■ "The fireworks exploded in a spectacular display of colors and sounds.
Explodes To suddenly and violently burst into a large number of smaller pieces, usually accompanied by a loud noise. ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet and it exploded!"
fifteen The number of letters in the word "fifteen." ■ Why did the mathematician refuse to say the word "fifteen"? Because it had too many letters!
fiftieth The number fifty, or half a century. ■ "I can't believe it's already my fiftieth birthday! Where did the time go?"
fortieth The number forty, but with a touch of humor attached. ■ "I don't know how many times I've told you, but the fortieth time will be the charm!"
forty The number of years that one must be old before they are eligible to receive a pension. ■ "I can't wait until I'm forty, because then I'll be able to retire and enjoy my golden years!"
four A number that is just a little bit more than three, but not quite five. ■ "I need four quarters to make a dollar."
frequency The number of times a word is used in a sentence per 10,000 words. ■ "I use the word 'frequent' way too often. It makes my writing sound like a broken record."
grows An action that involves the increase of size or number of something. ■ The garden grows faster than my hair, which is a shame because I could use some greenery on top of my head.
hers The feminine possessive pronoun, used to indicate ownership or possession of something by a woman. ■ "I forgot her phone number."
hubbub A loud, noisy, and excited commotion or disturbance, often involving a large number of people. ■ "The city was in a state of hubbub as the crowds gathered for the annual parade."
indiscretion The act of making a mistake or revealing too much information. ■ "Mary's indiscretion of sharing her ex-boyfriend's phone number with her colleagues at work led to an awkward situation."