Prime numbers are like life; they are completely logical, but impossible to find the rules for, even if you spend all your time thinking about it.
Source: tatoeba (1844)
Numbers
/ˈnʌmbɚz/
Synonyms for "numbers" (219 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (44)
a mass ofa world ofaccentaccentuationalexandrinealgorismalgorithmalliterative meteramountamphibrachamphimaceramplitudeanacrusisanapestantispastapplied mathematicsarmyarsisbacchiusbeat
Adjective(1 words)
analytical data
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (66)
Related words (109)
measurementmetermetrical accentmetrical footmetrical groupmetrical patternmetrical unitmetricsmetronmobmolossusmoramovementmuchnessmultiplymultitudenestnumberpackpaeon
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pentameterpentapodyperiodpinballpitch and tossplentypluralitypolicyproceleusmaticprosodic patternprosodypure mathematicspyrrhicquantitative meterquantitiesquantityquantumquite a fewrashrhythmrouge et noirrouletteroutruckscanningscansionscorescoresshell gameshoalspondeesprung rhythmstabreimstrengthstresssubstancesumswarmsweepstakesweepstakesswingsyllabic metersyzygytetrametertetrapodytetrasemethe numbersthe numbers gamethesisthrongtidy sumtrente-et-quarantetribrachtrimetertripodytrisemetrocheevers libreversificationwholeworlds of
Noun(21 words)
musical numbernumbers gamenumbers poolnumbers racketnumeralsnumerical factsobserved measurementsorderpage figuresreport resultssequenceshape valuessongstatisticsstatsstructuretagtalliestallythe data
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Adjective(5 words)
numeric datanumerical resultsphysical quantity dataquantitative evidencestatistical data
Determiner(1 words)
the study of numbers
Verb(1 words)
totaling figures
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a mass of, a world of, accent, accentuation, alexandrine.
- Sentence evidence is available for numbers, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "numbers".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "numbers"
Keep "numbers" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "numbers" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "numbers", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "numbers" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
13 entriesCollocations
11 entriescounting numberseven numbersnumber linenumber the itemsnumber the pagesnumber the stepsnumber the worksheetsnumbers the listodd numbersplace valueprime numbers
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
My mother prefers the arbitrary selection of the lottery machines over my lucky numbers.
Source: tatoeba (1932)
Odd numbers alternate with even ones.
Source: tatoeba (20644)
School systems have to cope with changing numbers of pupils.
Source: tatoeba (21473)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "numbers"?
Closest matches include a mass of, a world of, accent, accentuation, alexandrine.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "numbers"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.