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number vs item

item vs number

number and item both are nouns.

number is a verb but item is not a verb.

number is not an adverb while item is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
number Yes No Yes No
item Yes No No Yes
As nouns, item is a hypernym of number; that is, item is a word with a broader meaning than number:
  • number: a numbered item in a series
  • item: a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection
number (noun) item (noun)
an item of clothing a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
a clothing measurement a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
one of a series published periodically an individual instance of a type of symbol
a symbol used to represent a number a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
a short performance that is part of a longer program
the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural)
a numbered item in a series
a select company of people
a concept of quantity involving zero and units
number (verb) item (verb)
place a limit on the number of
determine the number or amount of
enumerate
give numbers to
add up in number or quantity
put into a group
number (adverb) item (adverb)
(used when listing or enumerating items) also
Difference between number and item

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