First Known Use: before 12th century
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ten
noun \ˈten\
: the number 10
: the tenth in a set or series
: ten o'clock
Full Definition of TEN
1
— see number table
2
: the 10th in a set or series <wears a ten>
3
: something having 10 units or members
4
: a 10-dollar bill
5
: one deserving the highest rating; specifically : an exceptionally attractive person
— ten adjective
— ten pronoun, plural in construction
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Origin of TEN
Middle English, from Old English tīene, from tīen, adjective, ten; akin to Old High German zehan ten, Latin decem, Greek deka
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TEN Defined for Kids
1ten
adjective \ˈten\
Definition of TEN for Kids
: being one more than nine
2ten
noun
Definition of TEN for Kids
1
: one more than nine : two times five : 10
2
: the tenth in a set or series
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