seventy-one: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “seventy-one” mean?
The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of seventy and one.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of seventy and one; 71.
Used to denote quantity, age, position in a sequence, or as a label in various contexts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Hyphenation is standard in both varieties; pronunciation is nearly identical. British English may occasionally use 'and' in spoken numbers for hundreds, but not for seventy-one.
Connotations
None specific.
Frequency
Equally frequent in both British and American English.
Grammar
How to Use “seventy-one” in a Sentence
[seventy-one] + noun (e.g., seventy-one cats)the number [seventy-one] (e.g., She wrote seventy-one.)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “seventy-one” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- a seventy-one-year-old man
American English
- a seventy-one-year-old woman
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in financial reports, e.g., 'seventy-one thousand units sold.'
Academic
In research papers, e.g., 'The sample size was seventy-one.'
Everyday
In casual conversation, e.g., 'I'll be seventy-one next birthday.'
Technical
In specifications, e.g., 'The code requires seventy-one characters.'
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “seventy-one”
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “seventy-one”
- Misspelling as 'seventy one' without hyphen.
- Mispronouncing as 'seventeen-one'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in standard English, compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine are hyphenated.
It is pronounced as /ˈsɛv.ən.ti ˈwʌn/ in both British and American English, with slight regional variations.
Yes, for example, 'Seventy-one is a prime number.'
The Roman numeral for seventy-one is LXXI.
The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of seventy and one.
Seventy-one is usually neutral in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'seven' and 'one' combined to form 'seventy-one'.
Conceptual Metaphor
Often represents a precise quantity or old age when referring to years.
Practice
Quiz
How do you write 71 in words?