| " Used with a preceding number—e | : billions npl plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors |
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| " Used without a preceding number—e | billion, a billion n noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc |
| There must be a billion! - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum - English Only forum | The government has pledged two billion to finance a new sports stadium |
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| billions of [sth] adj adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house | "This development cost billions of dollars |
" billion npl plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.
| a billion, one billion, 1 billion, 1, 000, 000, 000 n noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc | the billions npl plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors |
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| billions npl plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors | billions of [sth] adj adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house |
billions npl plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.