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Cent

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Meanings of Cent

Noun

  • A small coin worth one-hundredth of a dollar. It looks like a penny.
  • A little bit of money, like when you have a few cents in your pocket.
  • The middle point of a circle, where all the lines from the edge meet.
  • The center of something, like the middle of a room or a playground.

Explanation of the word: Cent

A cent is a part of a dollar. There are 100 cents in one dollar. It's used to buy small things.

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Translations for the word: Cent

hindi
सेंटा (senta)

senta

पैसा (paisa)

paisa

सेंटी (senti)

senti

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Cent

What does 'cent' mean?
A 'cent' is a unit of money that is equal to one hundredth of a dollar. It is often used in coins.
How do you pronounce 'cent'?
You pronounce 'cent' like 'scent' or 'sent'.
What is the origin of the word 'cent'?
The word 'cent' comes from the Latin word 'centum', which means 'hundred'.
What is the meaning of 'cent' in Kannada?
The word 'cent' in Kannada is 'ಸೆಂಟ್' (Seṇṭ).