tens
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tens, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A vague large quantity, roughly between ten and a hundred.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use tens
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tens” mean?
The word “tens” means a vague large quantity, roughly between ten and a hundred. In plain terms, a rough "lots of" quantity, or the decade of the 10s (like the 2010s).
How do you use “tens” in a sentence?
Here is “tens” used in a sentence: “Tens of thousands of fans packed the stadium.”
What part of speech is “tens”?
“Tens” is a noun.
Is “tens” a common word?
“Tens” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tens” have?
“Tens” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a vague large quantity, roughly between ten and a hundred.
What is the difference between 'tens' and 'dozens'?
Both describe vague, fairly large quantities. 'Tens' is built on groups of ten and suggests a figure somewhere between ten and a hundred, while 'dozens' is built on groups of twelve and tends to suggest a similar informal count.
What is the difference between the 'tens' and the 'units' in a number?
In place value, the 'units' (or 'ones') column shows single digits, while the 'tens' column shows how many groups of ten a number contains. In 47, for example, the 4 is in the tens place and the 7 is in the units place.
What decade is meant by 'the tens'?
'The tens' can refer to the years of a century running from the one ending in 10 to the one ending in 19, for instance 2010 to 2019. It is a less common label than names like 'the twenties' or 'the nineties.'