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tens

The correct spelling is tens.

How to pronounce tens

noun

Say it like: Ten-s

The correct spelling is tens. A set or group with ten elements. For example: "We divided the chocolates into tens to hand out to Hallowe'en visitors."

Usage Examples

We divided the chocolates into tens to hand out to Hallowe'en visitors.

Can you give me two tens for this twenty?

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A set or group with ten elements.
  2. 2.A card in a given suit with a value of ten.
  3. 3.A denomination of currency, such as a banknote, with a value of ten units. See also tenner.
  4. 4.A perfect specimen, a physically attractive person.
  5. 5.A high level of intensity.

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