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ten

/tɛn/
/tɛn/
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Other forms: tens

Definitions of ten
  1. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
    synonyms: 10, X, decade, tenner
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    type of:
    large integer
    an integer equal to or greater than ten
  2. adjective
    being one more than nine
    synonyms: 10, x
    cardinal
    being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
  3. noun
    one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face
    synonyms: ten-spot
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    type of:
    spot
    a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
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