million Definition
the number equivalent to the product of a thousand and a thousand; 1,000,000.
Using million: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "million" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She inherited millions of dollars from her father.
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The company made millions in profit last year.
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There are millions of stars in the sky.
million Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with million
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He's one in a million, a truly great guy.
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I used to be close with my sister, but now we're a million miles away from each other.
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The million dollar question is: who will win the election?
Summary: million in Brief
'Million' [ˈmɪljən] is a noun that refers to the number equivalent to the product of a thousand and a thousand. It is often used to describe large sums of money, as in 'She inherited millions of dollars from her father.' The phrase 'one in a million' refers to an exceptional or unique person or thing, while 'a million miles away' means very far away, either physically or emotionally.
