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.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

a number one usage trend in Literature

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