Hundred
noun
The number equal to ten times ten, or the symbol (100).
I have read more than a hundred books in my life.
Often appears as...
- a hundred times
- one hundred percent
adjective
Being one hundred in number.
He has a hundred dollars in his wallet.
Often appears as...
- hundred year
- hundred people
noun
A unit of weight in certain countries, usually equal to 100 pounds or kilograms.
He sold two hundred of cotton.
Often appears as...
- hundred of grain
- hundred of fruit
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Technical
noun
An administrative division in old England.
He indicated the old map where hundreds were marked.
Often appears as...
- hundred court
- hundred rolls
Usage tips
Historical
noun
The number equal to ten times ten, or the symbol (100).
I have read more than a hundred books in my life.
Often appears as...
- a hundred times
- one hundred percent
adjective
Being one hundred in number.
He has a hundred dollars in his wallet.
Often appears as...
- hundred year
- hundred people
noun
A unit of weight in certain countries, usually equal to 100 pounds or kilograms.
He sold two hundred of cotton.
Often appears as...
- hundred of grain
- hundred of fruit
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An administrative division in old England.
He indicated the old map where hundreds were marked.
Often appears as...
- hundred court
- hundred rolls
Usage tips
Historical
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Pro Tip 1/3Round Numbers
Hundred is often used to estimate or round numbers for simplicity.
There were roughly a hundred people at the event.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Exact
'Hundred' can be used to imply many, without meaning the exact number.
I have hundreds of photos in my album.
Pro Tip 3/3Idiomatic Expressions
'Hundred' is used in expressions like 'give it one hundred percent', meaning all-out effort.
You need to give it one hundred percent to succeed.
Pro Tip 1/3Round Numbers
Hundred is often used to estimate or round numbers for simplicity.
There were roughly a hundred people at the event.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Exact
'Hundred' can be used to imply many, without meaning the exact number.
I have hundreds of photos in my album.
Pro Tip 3/3Idiomatic Expressions
'Hundred' is used in expressions like 'give it one hundred percent', meaning all-out effort.
You need to give it one hundred percent to succeed.
Pro Tip 1/3Round Numbers
Hundred is often used to estimate or round numbers for simplicity.
There were roughly a hundred people at the event.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Exact
'Hundred' can be used to imply many, without meaning the exact number.
I have hundreds of photos in my album.
Pro Tip 3/3Idiomatic Expressions
'Hundred' is used in expressions like 'give it one hundred percent', meaning all-out effort.
You need to give it one hundred percent to succeed.
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The five major world...
into a life of luxury. Venturing forth from his sheltered existence as a young man, he witnessed the human suffering that had been hidden from him and immediately set out to investigate its sources. Why must people endure suffering? Must we reincarnate through hundreds of lives? At first he thought the problem
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How to create a great...
stand for a big idea ones that translates into emotional appeal nike is about winning gopros about heroism apple is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the company's really big original vision to
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The loathsome, lethal...
The scourge that is the mosquito isn't new. Mosquitoes have been around for over a hundred million years and over that time have coevolved with all sorts of species, including our own. There are actually thousands of species of mosquitos in the world, but they all share one insidious they suck blood,
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How do solar panels...
In spite of these limitations, it actually would be possible to power the entire world with today's solar technology. We'd need the funding to build the infrastructure and a good deal of space. Estimates range from tens to hundreds of thousands of square miles, which seems like a lot,
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How a single-celled...
And being able to use the chemical energy in oxygen gave organisms the boost they needed to diversify and evolve more complex forms. Cyanobacteria had a part to play in that story, too. Hundreds of millions of years ago, some other prehistoric microbe swallowed a cyanobacterium whole
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Are China and the US...
for more than a hundred years. Whether these two great civilizations, these two great countries, can in fact carve out a common future for themselves and for the world? In short, can we carve out a future which is peaceful and mutually prosperous,
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
listing over a hundred common dreams and their meanings. And in the years since, we haven't paused in our quest to understand why we dream. So, after a great deal of scientific research, technological advancement, and persistence,
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Rare Video: Japan...
through the ocean displacing enormous quantities of water with the upward motion a series of waves expands in all directions in deep water these waves travel fast up to five hundred miles an hour but only reach a height of a few
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The Man Who Can Control...
one hundred thousand bees cover his body creating a living suit he has such control over the bees he rarely suffers a single sting
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Killer Ant Swarm...
to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid despite the ant's formidable reputation most farmers value their role as pest
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The five major world...
into a life of luxury. Venturing forth from his sheltered existence as a young man, he witnessed the human suffering that had been hidden from him and immediately set out to investigate its sources. Why must people endure suffering? Must we reincarnate through hundreds of lives? At first he thought the problem
Video examples
How to create a great...
stand for a big idea ones that translates into emotional appeal nike is about winning gopros about heroism apple is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the company's really big original vision to
Video examples
The loathsome, lethal...
The scourge that is the mosquito isn't new. Mosquitoes have been around for over a hundred million years and over that time have coevolved with all sorts of species, including our own. There are actually thousands of species of mosquitos in the world, but they all share one insidious they suck blood,
Video examples
How do solar panels...
In spite of these limitations, it actually would be possible to power the entire world with today's solar technology. We'd need the funding to build the infrastructure and a good deal of space. Estimates range from tens to hundreds of thousands of square miles, which seems like a lot,
Video examples
How a single-celled...
And being able to use the chemical energy in oxygen gave organisms the boost they needed to diversify and evolve more complex forms. Cyanobacteria had a part to play in that story, too. Hundreds of millions of years ago, some other prehistoric microbe swallowed a cyanobacterium whole
Video examples
Are China and the US...
for more than a hundred years. Whether these two great civilizations, these two great countries, can in fact carve out a common future for themselves and for the world? In short, can we carve out a future which is peaceful and mutually prosperous,
Video examples
Why do we dream? - Amy...
listing over a hundred common dreams and their meanings. And in the years since, we haven't paused in our quest to understand why we dream. So, after a great deal of scientific research, technological advancement, and persistence,
Video examples
Rare Video: Japan...
through the ocean displacing enormous quantities of water with the upward motion a series of waves expands in all directions in deep water these waves travel fast up to five hundred miles an hour but only reach a height of a few
Video examples
The Man Who Can Control...
one hundred thousand bees cover his body creating a living suit he has such control over the bees he rarely suffers a single sting
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Killer Ant Swarm...
to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid despite the ant's formidable reputation most farmers value their role as pest
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Quote examples
Zaza Pachulia
Georgian Baseball Player
Of course money is important. Very important. Important to everybody. If I said it wasn't, I'd be lying. Especially because it's not like I've made hundreds of millions of dollars in my career.
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Gordie Howe
Canadian Athlete
You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave - win or lose.
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Enid Blyton
English Writer
I get over a hundred letters a day from all over the world, from children and parents, and it's a wonder I ever have time to write books, let alone speak!
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Laurie David
American Activist
If you can influence five people, fantastic. If you can influence five hundred people, fantastic. It's all important.
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Flavor Flav
American Musician
I have over a hundred clocks. I've got fancy clocks and clocks from all over the world that people made for me.
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Satchel Paige
American Baseball Player
I've said it once and I'll say it a a hundred times, I'm forty-four years old.
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Diego Maradona
Argentinian Athlete
There are hundreds of Beckhams playing football all over the world.
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Isla Fisher
Australian Actress
Women one hundred percent support each other in the movie industry.
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Trey Anastasio
American Musician
We're never going to stop! Three hundred shows a year forever!
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Euripides
Greek Poet
Ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred without a head.
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Zaza Pachulia
Georgian Baseball Player
Of course money is important. Very important. Important to everybody. If I said it wasn't, I'd be lying. Especially because it's not like I've made hundreds of millions of dollars in my career.
Quote examples
Gordie Howe
Canadian Athlete
You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave - win or lose.
Quote examples
Enid Blyton
English Writer
I get over a hundred letters a day from all over the world, from children and parents, and it's a wonder I ever have time to write books, let alone speak!
Quote examples
Laurie David
American Activist
If you can influence five people, fantastic. If you can influence five hundred people, fantastic. It's all important.
Quote examples
Flavor Flav
American Musician
I have over a hundred clocks. I've got fancy clocks and clocks from all over the world that people made for me.
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Satchel Paige
American Baseball Player
I've said it once and I'll say it a a hundred times, I'm forty-four years old.
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Diego Maradona
Argentinian Athlete
There are hundreds of Beckhams playing football all over the world.
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Isla Fisher
Australian Actress
Women one hundred percent support each other in the movie industry.
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Trey Anastasio
American Musician
We're never going to stop! Three hundred shows a year forever!
Quote examples
Euripides
Greek Poet
Ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred without a head.
Example 1 of 10
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