Another Word for Number: 21 Synonyms with Examples
A number is a figure or digit, a quantity of countable things, or an item in a series; as a verb it means to count or to total. Swap it for the exact sense.
As a noun: a figure or digit
- figure
- digit
- numeral
- integer
- character
As a noun: a quantity of countable things
As a noun: an item in a series
- issue
- edition
- copy
- piece
- song
- act
As a verb: to total
- total
- add up to
- come to
- reach
- amount to
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- figure
- A number, especially one in official statistics.
- digit
- A single numeral from 0 to 9.
- numeral
- A written symbol for a number, as in Roman numerals.
- quantity
- How much or how many; slightly formal.
- total
- The full number after adding everything up.
- issue
- One edition of a magazine or journal.
Example sentences
- figure: Unemployment figures fell for the third month in a row.
- digit: Enter the six-digit code from the text message.
- numeral: The clock face uses Roman numerals.
- quantity: The shop limits the quantity each customer can buy.
- total: The class has a total of twenty-eight pupils.
- issue: The latest issue has an interview with the author.
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “number”. Check the meaning before you use one.
verb: come, list
noun: routine, turn, bit
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “number”?
The most useful alternatives are “figure”, “digit”, “numeral”, “integer”, “character”. For the main sense (a figure or digit), “figure” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “figure” and “digit”?
figure: A number, especially one in official statistics. digit: A single numeral from 0 to 9.