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cents

The correct spelling is cents.

How to pronounce cents

/sɛn/
noun

IPA: /sɛn/

Say it like: Sen-ts

The correct spelling is cents. (money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢. For example: "He blew every last cent."

Usage Examples

He blew every last cent.

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the center of attention

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.
  2. 2.A small sum of money.
  3. 3.(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the euro.
  4. 4.(money) A coin having face value of one cent (in either of the above senses).
  5. 5.A hundredth of a semitone or half step.

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