What is another word for Hundreds?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌndɹədz] (IPA)

Hundreds is a plural form of "hundred" and refers to a quantity of 100. When referring to a large quantity, the word "hundreds" can be replaced by its synonyms such as "many," "numerous," "countless," "copious," and "multitudinous." However, when referring to a specific quantity, some synonyms are more appropriate such as "centuries," which refers to 100 years, or "thousands," which refers to multiple hundreds. Other synonyms for "hundreds" include "heaps," "loads," "tons," "piles," and "a myriad of." These synonyms add variety to language and enable users to express themselves in a more engaging and meaningful way.

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What are the hypernyms for Hundreds?

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What are the opposite words for Hundreds?

Hundreds is a noun that indicates a quantity of one hundred or more items, and some antonyms that can be used to describe smaller numbers, include slogans such as "a few" or "a handful." Other antonyms that refer to larger quantities are "thousands," "millions," or "billions," and can be used in contexts where the number is beyond the scale of hundreds. Conversely, words like "less than a hundred," "dozens," or "several" illustrate quantities that are lower, without specifying a precise number. Finally, "a couple" and "a pair" are examples of antonyms that indicate a quantity of two, which is much smaller than hundreds.

What are the antonyms for Hundreds?

  • n.

    score/scores

Usage examples for Hundreds

Twenty-seven ships, Hundreds of feet apart.
"For Every Man A Reason"
Patrick Wilkins
Perhaps they were Hundreds of English miles away, perhaps more.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
I have a recollection, on my return to the hotel, of going through Hundreds of telegrams.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Hundreds

  • Hundreds and Hundreds of the dead were so badly burned in the terrific heat generated by the bomb that it was not even possible to tell whether they were men or women, old or young.
    Wilfred Burchett
  • Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure.
    George W. Bush
  • Do not quit! Hundreds of times I have watched people throw in the towel at the one-yard line while someone else comes along and makes a fortune by just going that extra yard.
    E. Joseph Cossman
  • Hundreds of millions of human beings on our planet increasingly suffer from unemployment, poverty, hunger, and the destruction of their families.
    Hans Kung
  • Hundreds of political prisoners still suffer in Tibetan prisons. Freedom of speech is not allowed in any sense. It is illegal to possess a photo of the Dalai Lama.
    Joanna Lumley

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