Numbers and amounts
16 English words (level A2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bit | a small piece or amount | Can I have a bit of cake? |
| cent | a small coin; there are 100 cents in a dollar or euro | It costs fifty cents. |
| centimeter | a unit for measuring length; 100 centimeters make a metre | The line is ten centimeters long. |
| euro | the money used in many European countries | It costs ten euros. |
| gram | a small unit of weight; 1000 grams make a kilo | Add 200 grams of sugar. |
| inch | a unit of length, about 2.5 centimetres | The screen is 15 inches wide. |
| kilo | a kilogram | I bought a kilo of apples. |
| kilogram | a unit of weight; 1000 grams | The bag weighs ten kilograms. |
| kilometer | a unit of distance; 1000 metres | The school is two kilometers from here. |
| liter | a unit for measuring liquid | Buy two liters of milk. |
| lot | a large amount or number (a lot of) | She has a lot of friends. |
| meter | a unit of length; 100 centimetres | The room is five meters long. |
| mug | a big cup with straight sides | He drinks his coffee from a big mug. |
| pack | a small box or packet; also a group of animals | I bought a pack of cards. |
| tablespoon | a big spoon; also the amount it holds | Add two tablespoons of sugar. |
| unit | one part of a course book; also a measure like a metre | Turn to unit three. |