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thousand

 

[หˆฮธaสŠzษ™nd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

number

Equivalent to ten hundreds or 1,000 (cardinal number). A thousand is often represented by the numeral 1,000 or the word 'thousand'. It is used to denote a large quantity or amount.

Synonyms

k, one thousand.

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Word Description / Examples
thousand

The word 'thousand' is used in everyday conversation to quantify large, rounded numbers.

  • She has read thousands of books in her lifetime.
  • They traveled thousands of miles across the country.
one thousand

Use 'one thousand' in formal writing or speech for emphasis when referring to the numerical value of 1000.

  • The company donated one thousand dollars to the charity.
  • The project's budget is one thousand euros.
k

'K' is often used informally, especially in digital communication and social media, as an abbreviation for 'thousand'.

  • The video received 20k views in just one day.
  • He has over 15k followers on Instagram.

Examples of usage

  • There were a thousand people at the concert last night.
  • She earned a thousand dollars for her work on the project.
  • The book weighs over a thousand pages.
Context #2 | Noun

mythology

In various mythologies and folklore, a thousand is often used as a symbolic number representing infinity, eternity, or a very large, uncountable quantity.

Examples of usage

  • The hero traveled a thousand miles to reach his destination.
  • The treasure was guarded by a thousand dragons.
  • They waited for a thousand years for the prophecy to come true.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'thousand' comes from the Old English 'รพลซsend', which was used to describe a collection of a thousand items.
  • In many languages, the root of the word for 'thousand' derives from a Proto-Indo-European language, showing a shared heritage among different cultures.

Historical Significance

  • In medieval times, large numbers like a thousand were often used to denote wealth or resources in terms of land or livestock.
  • The concept of counting in thousands has been critical for trade and commerce, allowing for easier quantification of goods.

Math and Science

  • In mathematics, a thousand is represented as 10^3, which means 10 multiplied by itself three times (10 x 10 x 10).
  • The metric system uses 'kilo' to represent a thousand, such as in kilometers (1,000 meters) or kilograms (1,000 grams).

Pop Culture

  • Songs and movies have popularized phrases like 'a thousand and one nights', referring to the famous tale collection from Scheherazade in Arabian Nights.
  • The term 'thousand' is often used in challenges or competitions, especially in phrases like 'thousand-dollar question' in quiz shows.

Psychology

  • Research in psychology shows that people often associate large numbers like a thousand with security and stability in their lives.
  • The 'thousand-year' concept is often used in discussions about goals and aspirations, suggesting that great achievements take time to build.

Translations

Translations of the word "thousand" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคœเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tausend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seribu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธััั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tysiฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅƒ (ใ›ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ (cheon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ู (alf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tisรญc

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tisรญc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ (qiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tisoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรบsund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹าฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ—แƒแƒกแƒ˜ (atasi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ min

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mil

Word Frequency Rank

At #839 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.