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ten

noun

Simple meaning

A set or group with ten elements.

Pronunciation

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tehn
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtɛn

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A set or group with ten elements.

  2. countable

    A denomination of currency, such as a banknote, with a value of ten units.

  3. countablecard games

    A card in a given suit with a value of ten.

  4. in the plural

    An inexact quantity, typically understood to be between 20 and 100.

  5. countableusslang

    A perfect specimen, (particularly) a physically attractive person.

  6. countableusslang

    A high level of intensity.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: A set or group with ten elements.

Used this way, ten is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use ten

  • “We divided the chocolates into tens to hand out to Hallowe'en visitors.”noun
  • “Can you give me two tens for this twenty?”noun

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