Word
sent
US/ˈsɛnt/
UK/sˈɛnt/
Definitions
01past form of send
A1 · Beginner
v. the past tense of 'send' — you use this when you already gave or mailed something to someone.
v. the simple past and past participle of the transitive verb 'send'.
“I sent you a text message an hour ago, but you didn't reply.”
“The logistics department sent the final shipment yesterday, ensuring that the client would receive the materials before the weekend deadline.”
Pitfall
I have send the email already.
I have sent the email already.
The past participle of 'send' is 'sent', not 'send'.
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02Estonian currency
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic
n. a small unit of money used in Estonia before they started using the Euro.
n. a former subdivision of the Estonian kroon, representing one hundredth of the unit.
“The old Estonian coin was worth only a few sent.”
“Before the adoption of the Euro, the sent served as the fractional currency of Estonia, though its purchasing power was minimal by the late 1990s.”
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Real-World Examples
“Passengers on a flydubai flight reached Israel safely on Wednesday after customers and crew foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, Israeli officials said, in a struggle that began when he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds.” Etymology
From send + -t. See send.
From Estonian sent. Doublet of cent.
See scent.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 3
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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