ten

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a banknote or a playing card with the value of ten.

n. a denomination of currency or a playing card with a face value of ten units.

Español:diez

“He paid for the coffee with a ten and waited for his change.”

“She was dealt a ten of hearts, which completed her straight and secured her victory in the final round of the game.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Slang · American English

n. a person who is extremely attractive or perfect in some way.

n. a person perceived as being of the highest possible quality, specifically regarding physical attractiveness on a scale of one to ten.

“Everyone at the party agreed that the new lead singer was a total ten.”

“While the rating system is highly subjective, in the world of fashion modeling, she is considered a solid ten by almost every agency.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical

n. a short period of rowing as hard as possible for ten strokes.

n. a burst of ten powerful, high-intensity strokes intended to increase the boat's speed during a race.

“The coxswain called for a ten to pull ahead of the other boat.”

“Exhausted but determined, the crew responded to the call for a power ten, digging their oars deep into the water for the final sprint.”