Meaning & use
multiple
A number obtained by multiplying a given number by an integer.
See it in a sentence
Twenty-four is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 4 = 24.
The positive multiples of 5 begin 5, 10, 15, and 20.
A note on using this word
Zero is a multiple of every integer. Classroom lists of multiples often begin with the positive multiples.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Consisting of or involving more than one.
The plan offers multiple ways to reach the station.
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