One quadrillion is equal to a thousand long billions.
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Quadrillion
/kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/
Synonyms for "quadrillion" (30 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Numeral(1 words)
1024
a billiona crorea lakha milliona myriad
Strong matches (9)
Related words (15)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: 1024, a billion, a crore, a lakh, a million.
- Sentence evidence is available for quadrillion, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, moby.
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 "quadrillion".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "quadrillion"
Keep "quadrillion" 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 "quadrillion" 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 "quadrillion", 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 "quadrillion" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
1 entrieslarge integer
Sample sentences
8 total sentences available.
A man named Chris Reynolds was credited $92 quadrillion USD on his paypal account, "This unexpected influx of wealth elevated him to the status of the richest person on the planet and the only quadrillionaire to have ever existed". Following this, after the man reported this error and it was fixed, "PayPal owned up to their mistake and thanked the richest man of all time for understanding the situation, saying: 'This is obviously an error and we appreciate that Mr. Reynolds understood this was the case'".
Source: wiktionary
“I’m not sure I understand why we have to send a quadrillion-credit mission to another galaxy.” He looked fleetingly amused. “Quintillion... and we don’t have a choice, Harper. Any of us, really, but humanity especially.”
Source: wiktionary
Integrating data from all continents and major biomes, we conservatively estimate 20 × 10¹⁵ (20 quadrillion) ants on Earth, with a total biomass of 12 megatons of dry carbon.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "quadrillion"?
Closest matches include 1024, a billion, a crore, a lakh, a million.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "quadrillion"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.