a number one

a num·ber one

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey nuhm-ber wuhn]
- /eɪ ˈnʌm bər wʌn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey nuhm-ber wuhn]
- /eɪ ˈnʌm bər wʌn/

Definitions of a number one words

adjective a number one noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition. 1
adjective a number one Also, A number one. Informal. first-class; excellent; superior: The meals there are A one. 1

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Origin of a number one

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for A number one

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of A number one

a number one popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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