What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
twenty
Example
I have twenty dollars in my wallet. [twenty: number]
Example
There are twenty students in the classroom. [twenty: number]
Example
She just turned twenty last week. [twenty: age]
score
Example
The game ended with a score of twenty to ten. [score: number]
Example
I need to buy a score of pencils for the class. [score: quantity]
Example
He received a perfect score of twenty on his math test. [score: grade]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Twenty is more commonly used than score in everyday language, especially when referring to a number or age. Score is more commonly used in specific contexts, such as sports or games, to describe a grade or evaluation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between twenty and score?
Both twenty and score are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
