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twenty

[ˈtwɛnti]

twenty Definition

  • 1the number equivalent to the product of two and ten; one more than nineteen and one less than twenty-one
  • 2a group or unit of twenty individuals or things

Using twenty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twenty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I have twenty dollars in my pocket.

  • Example

    There are twenty students in the classroom.

  • Example

    The book is divided into twenty chapters.

twenty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twenty

Phrases with twenty

  • the twenties

    the decade from 1920 to 1929, or from 1820 to 1829, or from 1720 to 1729, etc.

    Example

    The fashion of the twenties was characterized by flapper dresses and bobbed haircuts.

  • in one's twenties

    the period of time between the ages of 20 and 29

    Example

    In her twenties, she traveled the world and lived in different countries.

  • twenty-twenty vision

    the ability to see clearly at a distance of 20 feet

    Example

    He has perfect vision and twenty-twenty eyesight.

Origins of twenty

from Old English 'twēntig'

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Summary: twenty in Brief

'Twenty' [ˈtwɛnti] is the number 20, or a group of 20 individuals or things. It is used in various contexts, such as age ('in one's twenties'), vision ('twenty-twenty vision'), and decades ('the twenties').