ten
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ten

noun \ˈten\

Definition of TEN

1
: a number that is one more than nine — see number table
2
: the 10th in a set or series <wears a ten>
3
: something having 10 units or members
4
: a 10-dollar bill
5
: one deserving the highest rating; specifically : an exceptionally attractive person
ten adjective
ten pronoun, plural in construction

Examples of TEN

  1. What time is it It's ten.
  2. <promised me that she would fix me up with a ten>

Origin of TEN

Middle English, from Old English tīene, from tīen, adjective, ten; akin to Old High German zehan ten, Latin decem, Greek deka
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to TEN

Synonyms
babe [slang], cutie (or cutey), dish, dreamboat [slang], fox, glamour-puss, hottie, knockout, looker, showstopper, doll
Antonyms
dog

Rhymes with TEN

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