Twenty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtwɛnti/ · Part of speech numeral
Quick meaning: Twenty is a numeral meaning The cardinal number 20, occurring after nineteen and before twenty-one.
Meaning
The cardinal number 20, occurring after nineteen and before twenty-one.
More Meanings
- (in the plural) The numbers twenty (20) to twenty-nine (29).
- (colloquial) A banknote with a denomination of 20.
- (CB slang) 10-20 (location).
- (UK, historical, military) An old English division of infantry.
Example Sentences
What’s your twenty, good buddy?
The waiter’s face lit up when I gave him a twenty.
She looks like she's in her early twenties, perhaps 21 or 22 years old?
What's your twenty? Where's your brain? Checking in to check you out Concerned about your whereabouts
Word Forms
- twenties
Synonyms for twenty
Depending on context, synonyms include onescore, cardinal, score.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardinal, score, twelve, twenty-first, twenty-second, twenty-sixth.
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