Numbers and amounts
17 English words (level B1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| carton | a box made of thick paper for food or drink | Buy a carton of milk. |
| count | the act of counting; also a total | At the last count, 200 people came. |
| dozen | a group of twelve; also dozens: a lot | I've told you dozens of times. |
| fifth | one of five equal parts | A fifth of the students are from abroad. |
| gain | an increase; also a benefit | There was a gain in weight. |
| gallon | a unit for measuring liquid, about 3.8 litres (US) or 4.5 litres (UK) | The tank holds ten gallons. |
| increase | a rise in amount or number | There was an increase in prices. |
| maximum | the largest amount possible | The car can carry a maximum of five people. |
| mile | a unit of distance, about 1.6 kilometres | We walked five miles. |
| minimum | the smallest amount possible | You need a minimum of three people. |
| parking | leaving a car somewhere; also space for cars | There is free parking behind the hotel. |
| penny | a small British coin; 100 pennies make a pound | It cost me every penny I had. |
| pound | the money of the UK; also a unit of weight (454 grams) | It costs ten pounds. |
| skeleton | all the bones of a body | The museum has a dinosaur skeleton. |
| supply | an amount of something available; also providing it | We have a good supply of water. |
| trace | a sign that something was there; also a very small amount | They found no trace of him. |
| volume | how loud a sound is; also amount; also one book in a set | Turn down the volume. |