THOUSANDS Meaning and
Definition
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Thousands is a numerical adjective used to describe a large number or quantity, specifically meaning a group or collection of one thousand entities. It is the plural form of the word "thousand," which is a cardinal number symbolizing the value of ten multiplied by one hundred.
The term "thousands" implies the presence of a significant multitude or a vast multitude of things or beings. It signifies a numerical quantity that is greater than several hundreds but less than ten thousands. Thousands can be used to quantify a diverse range of objects, people, units, or measurements, such as dollars, miles, words, years, and individuals.
Furthermore, thousands can represent the result of counting, measuring, or estimating a high number or degree of something. It suggests an amount that exceeds what would typically be considered as a small, moderate, or normal quantity. For instance, if someone says "thousands of supporters attended the rally," it would imply that a large crowd of several thousand individuals participated in the event.
In summary, "thousands" refers to a substantial quantity composed of a thousand units, often indicating a considerable number or a multitude of entities within a given context.
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Etymology of THOUSANDS
The word "thousands" comes from the Old English word "thūsend", which is derived from the Old High German word "dūsunt" or "dūsunti". These Old English and Old High German terms were ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "thūsundi", which meant "thousand". The word "thūsundi" itself is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "*teuə-", meaning "to swell, to grow".
Idioms with the word THOUSANDS
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by the thousands
The idiom "by the thousands" means in large numbers or amounts, often used to emphasize a vast quantity or multitude of something.
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