hundred
7 synonyms for hundred, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Numeral — The number 100, following ninety-nine.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. numeral
The number 100, following ninety-nine.
“There are about a hundred books on the shelf.”
2. noun
A hundred-dollar (or other currency) bill.
“She pulled a hundred from her wallet to pay the repair.”
C
century
How to use hundred
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a hundred percent
hundreds of people
one hundred
Etymology
From Old English hundred, built from an Indo-European root for "hundred" plus a word meaning "count" or "reckoning."
Full origin of hundred →Frequently asked questions
What does “hundred” mean?
The word “hundred” means the number 100, following ninety-nine. In plain terms, the number 100, or informally, a hundred-unit banknote.
How do you pronounce “hundred”?
“Hundred” is pronounced HUHN-druhd (/ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “hundred” in a sentence?
Here is “hundred” used in a sentence: “A hundred guests were invited to the wedding.”
What is another word for “hundred”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hundred” include centuplet and centenary.
What part of speech is “hundred”?
Depending on how it is used, “hundred” can be a numeral and a noun.
Where does the word “hundred” come from?
The word “hundred” comes from Old English. From Old English hundred, built from an Indo-European root for "hundred" plus a word meaning "count" or "reckoning.".
Is “hundred” a common word?
“Hundred” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “hundred” have?
“Hundred” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the number 100, following ninety-nine.
Is it 'a hundred' or 'one hundred'?
Both are correct. 'One hundred' is more formal and emphatic, common in careful writing, counting, and when precision matters. 'A hundred' is more relaxed and conversational. You might write 'one hundred dollars' on a cheque but say 'a hundred quid' in casual speech. The number is identical either way.
What is a period of a hundred years called?
A period of a hundred years is called a century. Similarly, a hundredth anniversary is a centenary or centennial. The prefix 'cent-' comes from the Latin for hundred, which is also why there are a hundred cents in a dollar and a hundred years in a century.
How do you write a hundred in figures?
A hundred is written as 100 — a one followed by two zeros. In Roman numerals it is the letter C. It follows ninety-nine and comes just before a hundred and one, marking the point where three-digit numbers begin. In words, it is spelled 'hundred.'
