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23

 Dictionary entry overview: What does 23 mean? 

23 (noun)
  The noun 23 has 1 sense:

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and oneplay

  Familiarity information: 23 used as a noun is very rare.


23 (adjective)
  The adjective 23 has 1 sense:

1. being three more than twentyplay

  Familiarity information: 23 used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


23 (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

The cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Synonyms:

23; twenty-three; XXIII

Hypernyms ("23" is a kind of...):

large integer (an integer equal to or greater than ten)


23 (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Being three more than twenty

Synonyms:

23; twenty-three; xxiii

Similar:

cardinal (being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order)


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