Thesaurus: ten

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1. a. One more than nine; twice five.
2. n. The number greater by one than nine; the sum of five and five; ten units of objects.
3. n. A symbol representing ten units, as 10, x, or X.
4. adj. being one more than nine
5. n. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
6. n. one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face
7. One more than nine; twice five. With twice ten sail I crossed the Phrygian Sea. Dryden. Note: Ten is often used, indefinitely, for several, many, and other like words. There 's proud modesty in merit, Averse from begging, and resolved to pay Ten times the gift it asks. Dryden. 1. The number greater by one than nine; the sum of five and five; ten units of objects. I will not destroy it for ten's sake. Gen. xviii. 32. 2. A symbol representing ten units, as 10, x, or X.
8. One more than nine; twice five.With twice ten sail I crossed the Phrygian Sea. Dryden.
9. m:100 n. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system s. being one more than nine