Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A number that is equal to 1,000 million or 1,000,000,000. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
"Just over five billion."
Together two billion adults live on this planet.
"Six point two billion.
Etymology:
Originates from the French word billion, formed by adding bi- indicating two to million, meaning a million doubled, first used in 1680s.
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