Cent

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noun

It is a unit of money that is equal to 1/100 of the basic unit of money in many countries, for example, the United States and Canada.

He earned 75 cents for a day's work.
Visual representation of "cent" - It is a unit of money that is equal to 1/100 of the basic unit of money in many countries, for example, the United States and Canada.

Often appears as...

  • penny
  • nickel
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Monetary Unit

Understand 'cent' refers to a fraction of dollar-based currencies, often represented by the symbol ¢.

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That gum costs 50 cents.
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Small Amount

'Cent' usually signifies a small monetary amount, often suggesting low cost or value in discussions.

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The tips were only a few cents each.
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Colloquial Usage

In casual speech, 'cent' can mean minimal value or importance, not just monetary value.

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My opinion probably doesn't count for a cent.
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