What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
countless
Example
There are countless stars in the sky. [countless: adjective]
Example
The teacher has given us countless assignments this semester. [countless: adjective]
innumerable
Example
There are innumerable grains of sand on the beach. [innumerable: adjective]
Example
The book contains innumerable references to historical events. [innumerable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Countless is more commonly used in everyday language, while innumerable is more formal and less frequently used.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between countless and innumerable?
Innumerable is more formal than countless, and is often used in academic or professional contexts where precision and accuracy are important.
