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Uncommonmultiply
The correct spelling is multiply.
How to pronounce multiply
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
nounIPA: /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
Say it like: Mul-tip-lee
The correct spelling is multiply. An act or instance of multiplying. For example: "when you multiply 3 by 7, you get 21; he multiplied several numbers"
Usage Examples
“when you multiply 3 by 7, you get 21; he multiplied several numbers”
“He had been multiplying, but it occurred to him he needed to resolve the exponents, first.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An act or instance of multiplying.
verb
- 1.To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).
- 2.(with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).
- 3.To grow in number.
- 4.To breed or propagate.
- 5.To perform multiplication.
adverb
- 1.In many or multiple ways.
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