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number
Noun
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A symbol that that is used to describe quantity; a numeral.
2, 5589, and 0 are all numbers.
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A few.
She has a number of dictionaries--four or five, I think.
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A musical, theatrical, or literary selection or production.
She chose a number from "Swan Lake" for her dance recital.
number
Verb
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To label objects with numbers.
Number the baskets so that we can find them easily.
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To total or count; to amount to.
I don’t know how many books are in the library, but they must number in the thousands.
axe
Noun
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An axe is a tool made from a short blade on a long handle. Axes are often used to cut wood.
axe
Verb
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If you axe something, you chop it with an axe.
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If you axe something, you end or reduce it in a sudden or mean way.
The government announced its plans to axe public spending.
The broadcaster axed the series because far less people than expected watched it.
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If you axe someone, you fire a person from their job.
He got axed in the last round of firings.