Definition and meaning of English word "ten"
ten
/tɛn/
Meaning
NumeralThe number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X.
How to use
In English, the number ten is commonly used in everyday conversation, such as 'I have ten apples' or 'The price is ten dollars.' However, it's worth noting that the word 'ten' is often used as a compound number, as in 'twenty' or 'thirty,' rather than as a standalone numeral. This can sometimes lead to confusion for non-native speakers, who may struggle to distinguish between the correct usage of 'ten' as a numeral and its use as part of a compound number.
🇬🇧 English
ten
Example
I have ten books
Ten is a number
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Common phrases
- ten to one— a phrase used to express a high degree of certainty or probability
- ten out of ten— a phrase used to express perfect satisfaction or approval
- ten to two— a phrase used to express a high degree of uncertainty or doubt
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Frequency rank: #315 in English
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The English word "ten" means "ten" in English.
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