150
Definition
- Adjective: Being ten more than one hundred forty; the number equivalent to the product of fifteen and ten.
Usage
The word "150" functions as a numeral adjective. It is used to describe a quantity, amount, or position in a sequence. * It is used before a noun to specify an exact count: "The library has 150 new books." * It can stand alone as a noun phrase when the object is implied: "How many points did you score?" – "I scored 150." * It is used in dates, measurements, and other numerical contexts: "The year 150 AD", "a speed of 150 miles per hour".
Examples
- Adjective:
- The factory employs 150 workers on its day shift.
- The ancient manuscript is over 150 years old.
- She completed the marathon in 150 minutes.
Advanced Usage
- Ordinal Form: "150th" (one hundred fiftieth). Used to indicate position in a sequence.
- This year marks the 150th anniversary of the university's founding.
- Mathematical Representation: Can be expressed in various forms (e.g., Roman numerals: CL, binary: 10010110).
- As a Noun: In contexts like sports scores or prices, it functions as a noun.
- The final score was 150 to 140.
Variants and Related Words
- One hundred fifty: The word form of the numeral.
- A hundred and fifty: A common spoken variant, especially in British English.
- CL: The Roman numeral for 150.
- One hundred fiftieth (150th): The ordinal number.
Synonyms
- One hundred fifty
- A hundred and fifty
- A hundred fifty (common in American English)
Related Phrases
- The 150s: Refers to the range of numbers from 150 to 159, or items numbered within that range (e.g., ).
- In the 150s: Can describe a temperature, score, or other measurement within that range (e.g., ).
Adjective
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being ten more than one hundred forty
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