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twenty

/ˈtwɛnti/

/ˈtwɛnti/

Other forms: twenties

Definitions of twenty
  1. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
    synonyms: 20, XX
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    type of:
    large integer
    an integer equal to or greater than ten
  2. adjective
    denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units
    synonyms: 20, xx
    cardinal
    being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
  3. noun
    a United States bill worth 20 dollars
    synonyms: twenty dollar bill
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    type of:
    Federal Reserve note, bank bill, bank note, banker's bill, banknote, bill, government note, greenback, note
    a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
Pronunciation
US

/ˈtwɛnti/

UK

/ˈtwɛnti/

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