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cents

Pronunciation: [sɛnts]

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Learn how to use cents in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “currency”

(noun) Cents are money. It is a small unit of currency used in countries like the United States. There are 100 cents in a dollar. So, when you think of cents, think of the small coins you might find in your pocket or purse.

Example

I found 25 cents on the ground and saved it for candy.

Example

I don't have any cents to buy the toy; it costs too much money.

Example

How many cents do you need to buy a drink?

Context: “value”

(noun) Cents can also mean the value of something in terms of money, especially when talking about how much something costs. When you say something is 50 cents, you are saying it costs half of a dollar.

Example

The sticker costs 10 cents, which is very cheap.

Example

That toy is not worth just a few cents; it is broken.

Example

How much does this book cost in cents?

How to pronounce cents

Pronunciation: [sɛnts]

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