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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

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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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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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