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numberless

adjective num·ber·less \ ˈnəm-bər-ləs \

Definition of numberless

:innumerable, countless

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Examples of numberless in a Sentence

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

numberless

adjective

Definition of numberless for English Language Learners

: too many to count

NUMBERLESS Defined for Kids

numberless

adjective num·ber·less \ ˈnəm-bər-ləs \

Definition of numberless for Students

:too many to count

the numberless stars in the sky

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