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multiple

Pronunciation: [/ˈmʌltɪpəl/]

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multiple: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use multiple in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) referring to more than one or many of something. Like having multiple toys to play with means you have several toys.

Example

She bought multiple books from the bookstore.

Example

He only has one pencil; he doesn't have multiple pencils.

Example

How many colors can you see in the sky? Are there multiple colors?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a number that can be divided by another number without leaving a remainder. Sort of like when you can fit a smaller number perfectly inside a larger number.

Example

12 is a multiple of 3 because 3 times 4 equals 12.

Example

5 is not a multiple of 4 because you can't fit 4 into 5 evenly.

Example

Which number is a multiple of 6: 10, 12, or 9?

How to pronounce multiple

Pronunciation: [/ˈmʌltɪpəl/]

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