a number n. A rather large number; numbers.
■ Used when there arc more than several and fewer than many.
The parents were invited to see the program, and a number came. We knew the Smiths rattier well; we had visited them a number of times. ■ Used like an adjective before "less", "more".
We have not set up enough folding chairs; we need a number more. Compare: QUITE A FEW.
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