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cent
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/sɛnt/
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/sɛnt/
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cent
noun
cents
pl
UK
/sɛnt/
US
/sɛnt/
цент
I found a cent on the ground.
Я нашел цент на земле.
Additional translations
копейка
монета
Synonyms
nickel
coin
currency
quarter
dime
penny
cent
adjective
UK
/sɛnt/
US
/sɛnt/
Used chiefly attributively before another noun (e.g., "cent coin"), denoting relation to a one-cent unit.
Definitions
cent
noun
A monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a basic monetary unit, such as a dollar or euro.
She found a cent on the sidewalk and picked it up for good luck.
A coin representing one cent.
He dropped a cent into the vending machine to buy a piece of gum.
A logarithmic unit of measure for musical intervals, equal to one hundredth of a semitone.
The note was tuned 5 cents sharp, according to the tuner.
cent
adjective
Relating to, worth, or costing one cent (used before another noun).
The vending machine only accepts cent coins.
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