Meaning & Definition of word "Ten"
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Ten
/tɛn/
numeral:
- 1. The number following nine and preceding eleven; the base value of the decimal number system.
- Example: She finished the race in ten minutes.
- 2. A group or set of ten.
- Example: He scored ten out of ten on the exam.
- 3. A size designation sometimes used in shoe and clothing sizes.
- Example: I wear a size ten shoe.
Etymology
Old English 'tihhund', from Proto-Germanic '*tehunth' (related to the word for ten in various Germanic languages).
Common Phrases and Expressions
tenfold:
Multiplying by ten or consisting of ten parts.
ten to one:
Very likely; highly probable.
at ten paces:
At a considerable distance; implies that something is quite obvious.
Related Words
twenty:
Twice ten; a number following nineteen.
decade:
A period of ten years.
Slang Meanings of ten
Meaning: A score of ten out of ten, often used to rate something highly.
Example Sentence: That movie was a solid ten!
Meaning: To refer to something as perfect or excellent.
Example Sentence: Her performance was a ten!