62
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Being two more than sixty: The number 62 is the natural number that follows 61 and precedes 63. It is an even number and a composite number.
Usage
- The word "62" functions as an adjective when it describes a quantity or modifies a noun. It is a cardinal numeral.
- It is used to specify a precise count, age, position, or measurement.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She collected 62 rare stamps for her project. (This specifies the exact quantity of stamps.)
- The temperature reached 62 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday. (This modifies the unit of measurement.)
- He is 62 years old. (This describes the person's age.)
Advanced Usage
- As a numeral in sequences: It can denote a position in an ordered list.
- Please turn to page 62 in your textbook.
- In mathematical contexts: It is used in arithmetic, statistics, and other numerical fields.
- The equation simplifies to 62.
Variants and Related Words
- Sixty-two: The written form of the numeral.
- LXII: The Roman numeral representation of 62.
- 62nd: The ordinal form, meaning "sixty-second," used to indicate position in a sequence.
- They finished in 62nd place.
Synonyms
- LXII (Roman numeral equivalent).
- Sixty-two (word form equivalent).
Different Meanings
- As a standalone term, "62" almost exclusively functions as a numeral representing the specific quantity. It does not have idiomatic meanings or phrasal verbs associated with it. In specialized contexts (e.g., model numbers, highway designations), it can serve as a proper noun or identifier.
- He drives on Interstate 62. (Here, "62" is part of a proper name for a highway.)
Adjective
- being two more than sixty