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adjective num·ber·less \ˈnəm-bər-ləs\

Definition of numberless

  1. :  innumerable, countless

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Examples of numberless in a Sentence

  1. the numberless stars in the universe

First Known Use of numberless

1573

numberless Synonyms

Synonyms
innumerable, innumerous, myriad, countless, uncountable, uncounted, unnumbered, untold
Antonyms
countable, enumerable, numberable
Related Words
endless, infinite, unlimited, vast; many, multitudinous, numerous
Near Antonyms
finite, limited

NUMBERLESS Defined for English Language Learners

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adjective

Definition of numberless for English Language Learners

  • : too many to count

NUMBERLESS Defined for Kids

numberless

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adjective num·ber·less \ˈnəm-bər-ləs\

Definition of numberless for Students

  1. :  too many to count the numberless stars in the sky

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