billion
noun, adjective
How to pronounce billion?
The word billion sounds like bil-lion
/'bɪljən/
What is the definition of billion?
nounthe number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
nouna very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
nounthe number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
adjectivedenoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain
adjectivedenoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States
How to say billion and what does billion mean?
alluring
adjective
How to pronounce alluring?
The word alluring sounds like al-lur-ing
/ə'lʊrɪŋ/
What is the definition of alluring?
adjectivehighly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
Examples
- an alluring prospect
- her alluring smile
How to say alluring and what does alluring mean?
decrease
noun, verb
How to pronounce decrease?
The word decrease sounds like de-crease
/dɪ'kris/
What is the definition of decrease?
nouna process of becoming smaller or shorter
nounthe act of decreasing or reducing something
verbdecrease in size, extent, or range
Examples
- The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
nouna change downward
Examples
- there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
verbmake smaller
Examples
- He decreased his staff
nounthe amount by which something decreases
How to say decrease and what does decrease mean?
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