dime
word
/ˈdaɪm/
dym
/dˈaɪm/
dym
Definition
A dime is a U.S. coin worth ten cents. People also use the word in fixed expressions like 'on a dime' to mean very quickly or suddenly.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in American English and mostly in U.S. money contexts. Common patterns: 'a dime,' 'ten dimes,' 'drop a dime' (informal/slang, meaning to inform on someone), and 'turn on a dime' (change direction fast). Do not confuse it with the verb phrase 'dime' in names or slang uses.
Spanish: moneda de diez centavosPortuguese (BR): moeda de dez centavosPortuguese (PT): moeda de dez cêntimosChinese (Simplified): 一角硬币 - 十美分硬币Chinese (Traditional): 一角硬幣 - 十美分硬幣Hindi: दस सेंट का सिक्काArabic: عملة معدنية من فئة عشرة سنتاتBengali: ডাইম (মার্কিন মুদ্রা)Russian: дайм (монета США)Japanese: ダイム（アメリカの10セント硬貨）Vietnamese: xu mười cent (đồng 'dime' của Mỹ)Korean: 다임(미국 10센트 동전)Turkish: dime (ABD 10 sentlik madeni para)Urdu: ڈائم (امریکی 10 سینٹ کا سکہ)Indonesian: dime (koin 10 sen AS)
Example Sentences
I found a dime on the floor.
basic
He wouldn't spend a dime on himself, but he always buys gifts for his kids.
natural
This candy costs a dime.
basic
She put a dime in the jar.
basic
That car can stop on a dime.
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The dog turned on a dime and ran back.
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