ten

/tɛn/
number
  1. The number equal to 9 + 1; the cardinal number after nine.
    • The recipe calls for ten eggs.
    • There are ten students in the classroom.
    • She counted to ten before opening her eyes.
noun
  1. A group or set of ten people or things.
    • The team was divided into groups of ten.
    • He scored a perfect ten on the diving competition.
    • She gave me a ten out of ten for my presentation.
  2. A ten-dollar bill.
    • I found a crumpled ten in my jacket pocket.
    • He handed the cashier a ten for the coffee.
    • Can you break a ten into two fives?
adjective
  1. Amounting to ten in number.
    • The ten commandments are important in many religions.
    • He ran ten miles yesterday.
    • She has ten fingers and ten toes.
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