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

They counted every(dozen) of items sold.

They counted every dozen of items sold.

English Word(s)English Word(s)
thousandmillion
billiontrillion
hundreddozen

Millions

Millions are counted by saying the number followed by million. You can use decimals or fractions for more precise amounts.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Last updated: Wed Oct 8, 2025