Billions
Billions (noun) means the plural of billion, referring to very large quantities in the thousand-millions. Example: “The government spent billions rebuilding the region.”
How to use Billions
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery large sums or numbers, each in the order of a billion.
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The government spent _____ rebuilding the region.
Rhymes for Billions
Frequently asked questions
What does “Billions” mean?
The word “Billions” means the plural of billion, referring to very large quantities in the thousand-millions. In plain terms, very large sums or numbers, each in the order of a billion.
How do you use “Billions” in a sentence?
Here is “Billions” used in a sentence: “The government spent billions rebuilding the region.”
What part of speech is “Billions”?
“Billions” is a noun.
Is “Billions” a common word?
“Billions” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'billions' and 'billion'?
'Billion' is the singular form, used after a specific number, as in 'one billion' or 'three billion dollars.' 'Billions' is the plural, used for vast, unspecified quantities, as in 'billions of stars.'
When do you use 'billions of' instead of 'billion'?
Use 'billions of' when the exact figure is unknown or unimportant, as in 'billions of people.' Use the singular 'billion' after an exact number, such as 'seven billion people.'
Is it 'five billion' or 'five billions'?
After a specific number, 'billion' stays singular: 'five billion,' never 'five billions.' The plural 'billions' is only correct on its own or in the phrase 'billions of.'