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English - Greek
Million
ˈmɪljən
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
εκατομμύριο, πολύς, πολλές, πολλά (informal context), χίλια (in specific contexts)
Million meanings in Greek
εκατομμύριο
Example:
There are a million stars in the sky.
Υπάρχουν ένα εκατομμύριο αστέρια στον ουρανό.
He won a million dollars in the lottery.
Κέρδισε ένα εκατομμύριο δολάρια στην λοταρία.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in numerical contexts, finances, quantities.
Note: This is the standard Greek term for 'million' and is used in both written and spoken language.
πολύς, πολλές, πολλά (informal context)
Example:
There were millions of people at the concert.
Υπήρχαν πολλοί άνθρωποι στη συναυλία.
I've told you a million times!
Σου το έχω πει εκατομμύριο φορές!
Usage: informalContext: Used in hyperbolic expressions to emphasize large quantities.
Note: In informal contexts, Greeks often use 'πολύς' or variations to express a large number, especially in exaggerated statements.
χίλια (in specific contexts)
Example:
The population of the city is in the millions.
Ο πληθυσμός της πόλης είναι στα χιλιάδες.
There are millions of reasons to be happy.
Υπάρχουν χίλιοι λόγοι να είσαι ευτυχισμένος.
Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversation to represent a large amount, though more figurative.
Note: Sometimes 'χίλια' can be used to convey a sense of enormity, but it is less common and may sound more poetic.
Million's synonyms
a million
The phrase 'a million' is often used to refer to a large, unspecified number of things or people.
Example: There were a million stars in the sky.
Note: The phrase 'a million' is more commonly used in informal contexts compared to simply 'million'.
a meg
'Meg' is a slang term derived from 'million' and is used informally to refer to a million units of currency.
Example: He earned a meg bucks from that deal.
Note: The term 'meg' is slang and may not be appropriate for formal writing or speech.
a grand
'Grand' is a colloquial term used to mean a thousand units of a currency, but it is sometimes informally extended to mean a million units.
Example: The project cost a grand total of $1 million.
Note: While 'grand' is more commonly used to refer to a thousand units, it can also be used informally to refer to a million units.
Million expressions, common phrases
A million dollars
Refers to a large amount of money, specifically one million dollars.
Example: She won a million dollars in the lottery.
Note: Specifically refers to the amount of money, not just the number.
One in a million
Describes something or someone as extremely rare or unique.
Example: Finding a friend like her is one in a million.
Note: Emphasizes rarity or uniqueness, not just the numerical value.
Not in a million years
Indicates something that is highly unlikely or impossible to happen.
Example: I would never have expected to win. Not in a million years.
Note: Expresses impossibility rather than focusing on the numerical value.
A million and one
Means a very large or excessive number of something.
Example: She has a million and one excuses for being late.
Note: Emphasizes a large quantity, adding a sense of exaggeration.
Make a million
Refers to earning or accumulating a million units of currency, usually money.
Example: His goal is to make a million before he turns 30.
Note: Focuses on the achievement of earning a substantial amount, not just the number itself.
Million-dollar question
Refers to a crucial or pivotal question that is difficult to answer.
Example: The million-dollar question is whether they will accept the offer.
Note: Indicates significance and difficulty of a question, not just its numerical value.
Ten million dollar smile
Describes a beautiful or captivating smile.
Example: Her ten million dollar smile brightened up the room.
Note: Associates a smile with being valuable or attractive, not just a specific amount of money.
In the millions
Refers to a very large amount, often used in financial contexts.
Example: The company's revenue is in the millions.
Note: Describes a vast quantity without specifying an exact number.
Million everyday (slang) expressions
A dime a million
This slang means something is very common or easily found, like finding a dime.
Example: I can't believe you found that rare comic; they're usually a dime a million.
Note: The original phrase 'a dime a dozen' means something is very common, while 'a dime a million' exaggerates the abundance.
Milli
Informal shortening of 'million'.
Example: I'll text you later, milli?
Note: Informal slang used in casual conversation to refer to a million, often in a quicker or more relaxed manner.
All the Millions
Refers to a massive quantity or amount of something.
Example: I've checked all the millions of files, but I still can't find the document.
Note: The added emphasis on 'all' amplifies the enormity of the quantity, making it sound even larger than just 'millions'.
A cool million
Used to describe a large or impressive amount of money, typically without needing to be exact.
Example: She won a cool million in the lottery last night.
Note: The term 'cool' adds a sense of stylishness or casualness to the large sum of money, making it sound more impressive or appealing.
Zillion
An exaggerated and informal way of saying 'a huge, unspecified number'.
Example: I have a zillion things to do before the party tonight.
Note: While 'million' is a specific number, 'zillion' is a made-up term to emphasize a vast or overwhelming quantity without specifying an exact number.
Mill
Used informally to describe a large quantity or amount of something without being precise.
Example: We're going to need to move at full speed to mill about a ton of paperwork.
Note: Slang term 'mill' is a shortened, casual way of referring to a million, especially in contexts where the quantity is substantial but not precisely counted.
Million - Examples
There are over a million people living in this city.
Υπάρχουν πάνω από ένα εκατομμύριο άνθρωποι που ζουν σε αυτή την πόλη.
He became a millionaire after selling his company.
Έγινε εκατομμυριούχος αφού πούλησε την εταιρεία του.
The project cost several billion dollars.
Το έργο κόστισε αρκετές δισεκατομμύρια δολάρια.
Million grammar
Million - Numeral (Numeral) / Cardinal number (Cardinal number)
Lemma: million
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): millions, million
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): million
Syllables, Separation and Stress
million Contains 2 syllables: mil • lion
Phonetic transcription: ˈmi(l)-yən
mil lion , ˈmi(l) yən (The red syllable is stressed)
Million - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
million: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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