Large Numbers
Large numbers are used in everyday life for money, population, time, and more. This guide goes over key vocabulary and how to say big amounts clearly.
Vocabulary
| English Word(s) | English Word(s) |
|---|---|
| thousand | million |
| billion | trillion |
| hundred | dozen |
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 💴 The company dealt in millions of yen. | The company dealt in millions of yen. |
| 💵 She talked about billions of dollars. | She talked about billions of dollars. |
| 💶 They invested trillions in euros. | They invested trillions in euros. |
| 🧾 The ledger showed large sums. | The ledger showed large sums. |
| 📊 Charts displayed exponential growth. | Charts displayed exponential growth. |
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Millions
Millions are counted by saying the number followed by million. You can use decimals or fractions for more precise amounts.
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 💰 The startup raised five million dollars. | The startup raised five million dollars. |
| 🏢 The building cost twenty million euros. | The building cost twenty million euros. |
| ✈️ The airline made millions in ticket sales. | The airline made millions in ticket sales. |
| 🎟️ Concert tickets sold for millions. | Concert tickets sold for millions. |
| 💳 Millions of customers used the app. | Millions of customers used the app. |
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Billions
Billions work the same way as millions: say the number then billion. In some countries, billion can mean different things, so context matters.
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Billions of people use the internet. | Billions of people use the internet. |
| 🏦 The bank manages billions in assets. | The bank manages billions in assets. |
| 📱 The app has billions of downloads. | The app has billions of downloads. |
| 🛒 Billions in sales were recorded. | Billions in sales were recorded. |
| 🛰️ Billions of dollars funded the satellite. | Billions of dollars funded the satellite. |
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Trillions
Trillions are used for extremely large amounts, often in government budgets or global data. Say the number followed by trillion for clarity.
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 💸 The government budget is in the trillions. | The government budget is in the trillions. |
| 🏗️ Trillions were spent on infrastructure. | Trillions were spent on infrastructure. |
| 🔋 Energy projects cost trillions globally. | Energy projects cost trillions globally. |
| 🌐 The global economy is worth trillions. | The global economy is worth trillions. |
| 🧪 Trillions of dollars fund scientific research. | Trillions of dollars fund scientific research. |
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Expressions
Common expressions use large numbers to emphasize size, cost, or value. Market reports, news, and business talks frequently mention billions and millions.
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 📈 Profits soared overnight. | Profits soared overnight. |
| 🔻 Revenues fell sharply last quarter. | Revenues fell sharply last quarter. |
| 💼 The merger created a giant corporation. | The merger created a giant corporation. |
| 🏦 They secured massive funding. | They secured massive funding. |
| ⚠️ Warnings about a financial bubble. | Warnings about a financial bubble. |
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Summary
Large numbers follow a simple pattern: say the number then the unit like million or billion. Learn the key vocabulary to talk about big amounts clearly and use examples to practice.
Last updated: Tue Sep 16, 2025