# sent

/ˈsɛnt/ (US) · /sˈɛnt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sent
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. past form of send

verb · CEFR A1

the past tense of 'send' — you use this when you already gave or mailed something to someone.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. Estonian currency

noun · CEFR C2 · Archaic

a small unit of money used in Estonia before they started using the Euro.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- I sent you an email yesterday morning.
- She sent the signed contract via express mail to ensure it arrived before the deadline.
- The diplomat was sent to negotiate a peace treaty between the two warring nations, carrying a message of reconciliation from the president.

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