Meaning & Definition of Cent in English
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Cent
A unit of currency equal to one hundredth of a dollar.
Pronunciation:
/sɛnt/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
centsDetailed Definitions
Definition: A monetary unit in various currencies, typically representing one-hundredth of a principal unit.
Example Sentence: The candy costs fifty cents.
Definition: A coin or note of this value.
Example Sentence: He found a cent on the street.
Definition: A small amount of money.
Example Sentence: It doesn't make a cent of difference.
Etymology
Origin: From the Latin 'centum,' meaning 'hundred.'
Synonyms
pennysmall changecoin
Common Phrases and Expressions
- not worth a cent: Of little or no value.
- every cent counts: Every small amount of money is important.
- not a cent to my name: To have no money at all.
Translations
- Spanish: centavo
- French: centime
- German: Cent
- Russian: цент
Related Words
- cents: Plural form indicating multiple units of currency.
- centenary: Relating to a hundred years.
- centurion: A commander in the Roman army, historically linked to the number hundred.
Slang Meanings of cent
Meaning: A small amount of money or value.
Example Sentence: I have only a couple of cents to my name.
Meaning: To be cheap or stingy.
Example Sentence: He's so cent, he won't even buy a round.