ten
word
/ˈtɛn/
ten
/tˈɛn/
ten
Definition
The number 10, representing the quantity after nine and before eleven.
Usage & Nuances
A cardinal number, used in counting, age, time, sports scores, and measurements. Often appears in idioms ("top ten", "perfect ten"). Strictly formal-neutral.
Spanish: diezPortuguese (BR): dezPortuguese (PT): dezChinese (Simplified): 十Chinese (Traditional): 十Hindi: दसArabic: عشرةBengali: দশRussian: десятьJapanese: 十Vietnamese: mườiKorean: 열Turkish: onUrdu: دسIndonesian: sepuluh
Example Sentences
He turned ten years old today.
basic
I have ten fingers.
basic
There are ten apples in the basket.
basic
Let's meet at ten o'clock sharp.
natural
She scored a perfect ten in gymnastics.
natural
The top ten movies of the year are amazing.
natural