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cents

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈsɛns// UK //sˈɛnts// cents

n. a small unit of money used in many countries, like the United States or Europe. One hundred of these make up one dollar or one euro.

n. a monetary unit representing one-hundredth of a basic currency unit, such as the dollar or euro. Plural form of cent.


SIMPLE

The candy costs fifty cents.

CONTEXTUAL

After paying for the newspaper, he had only a few cents left in his pocket.

COMPLEX

While the individual cost of the component is only a few cents, the cumulative expense across a million units represents a significant portion of the manufacturing budget.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with numerals; in the United States, the symbol '¢' is often used in informal pricing.

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