CEFR A1

cent

noun

Meaning

A unit of currency in many countries, equal to one hundredth of a major unit (e.g., one cent is one hundredth of a US dollar).

Examples

The price was only one cent more than I expected.
He found a shiny cent on the sidewalk.

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cent (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /sɛnt/

Definition

A unit of currency in many countries, equal to one hundredth of a major unit (e.g., one cent is one hundredth of a US dollar).

Examples

The price was only one cent more than I expected.
He found a shiny cent on the sidewalk.
Can you spare a cent for a cup of coffee?

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