Synonyms for
Lakh
Definition
Lakh is a term used in the Indian numbering system to represent the number one hundred thousand (100,000).
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Common collocations
- a lakh rupees
- one lakh people
- lakhs of rupees
- lakhs of people
- lakhs of dollars
- lakhs of items
- lakhs of units
Word family
noun lakh
Usage note
A lakh is a unit of 100,000, primarily used in India and South Asia. It is often used in the plural form 'lakhs' to denote large, indefinite quantities.
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Example sentences
- 1. He saved up a lakh rupees to buy a new motorcycle.
- 2. The population of the city is over 25 lakhs.
- 3. The house cost more than a lakh dollars.
- 4. The company has sold over a lakh units of the product.
- 5. The prize money for the competition was one lakh rupees.
Quotes
A penny saved is a penny earned, but a lakh saved is a lakh earned.
A lakh rupees is not much these days.
A lakh of rupees is a lot of money, but a lakh of friends is worth more.