What does cent mean?
Cent means (money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢..
Cent
/sɛnt/ · noun
Meaning
(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢..
Definitions by Sense
- (money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.
- (informal) A small sum of money.
- (money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the euro.
- (money) A coin having face value of one cent (in either of the above senses).
- (music) A hundredth of a semitone or half step.
- (nuclear physics) A unit of reactivity equal to one hundredth of a dollar.
- Abbreviation of century.
- (obsolete, except in per cent and cent percent) Abbreviation of Latincentum (“one hundred”).
Example Sentences
It's true. 1.7 cents to make 1 cent. That really makes the phrase “you have to spend money to make money” ring painfully true.
He blew every last cent.
Every cent aside from his own expenses for the barest kind of living went to his down-and-out buddies.
And broght with hem many stout cent / Of green lordynges.
The demon makes his full descent / In one abundant shower of cent per cent.
Synonyms for cent
Antonyms for cent
Related Words
Word Forms
- cents
- cent
- cent.
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cent?
Common synonyms include dollarcent, Eurocent, penny, centime.
What is the opposite of cent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cent in a sentence?
It's true. 1.7 cents to make 1 cent. That really makes the phrase “you have to spend money to make money” ring painfully true.
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