Definition and meaning of English word "thousand"
thousand
/ˈθaʊzənd/
Meaning
NumeralA numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 10 (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.).
How to use
The word 'thousand' is a numeral used to express a large quantity, often in a countable sense. A common mistake learners make is confusing 'thousand' with 'thousands of', where the latter implies an unspecified but large number. For instance, 'I have a thousand dollars' means you have exactly 1,000 dollars, whereas 'I have thousands of dollars' suggests you have a large, but indefinite amount.
🇬🇧 English
thousand
Example
The museum contains over ten thousand artifacts from ancient civilizations.
The bus arrives every thousand minutes.
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Common phrases
- one thousand— one thousand
- thousand years ago— thousand years ago
- in thousands— in thousands
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The English word "thousand" means "thousand" in English.
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