🔢

Figure

noun
/ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Meaning

a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
a number, shape, or person of importance; also a representation in drawing or sculpture

Example Sentences

The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.

The report included several important figures.

Example Expressions

figure out

Synonyms

number, digit, shape, form, person
Entry 1
number, digit, shape, form
Entry 2
number, shape, person, digit, form

Antonyms

reality, substance, fact, truth, text, word
Entry 1
reality, substance, fact, truth
Entry 2
text, word

Collocations

key figure, figure out, round figure, public figure, important figure, figure prominently
Entry 1
key figure, figure out, round figure
Entry 2
key figure, public figure, important figure, figure prominently

Related Vocabularies

a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

Explore More