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tenner

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Word: Tenner

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: In informal American English, "tenner" refers to a ten-dollar bill. It's a casual term that people use when talking about money.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "tenner" when you're talking about cash or when you want to refer to ten dollars in a relaxed way.
  • It's important to note that "tenner" is more commonly used in British English to refer to a ten-pound note but in American English, it specifically means a ten-dollar bill.
Example:
  • "I only have a tenner in my wallet, can you lend me some money?"
  • "I paid for my lunch with a tenner."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might encounter "tenner" in discussions about budgeting or financial planning, where someone might say: - "I have set aside a tenner each week to save for my vacation."

Variants:
  • The word "ten" can also be used in other contexts, such as counting or measurements (e.g., "There are ten apples in the basket.").
  • "Ten-dollar bill" is a more formal way to say "tenner."
Different Meanings:
  • Tenner can refer specifically to the amount of ten dollars.
  • In British English, "tenner" can also mean a ten-pound note.
Synonyms:
  • Ten-dollar bill
  • Ten-dollar note (more formal)
  • Ten bucks (informal, "bucks" is slang for dollars)
Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • While there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that use "tenner," you might hear expressions related to money, such as:
    • "Money talks" – meaning that money can influence decisions.
    • "A penny saved is a penny earned" – meaning saving money is just as important as earning it.
Summary:

"Tenner" is a casual term for a ten-dollar bill, used primarily in informal conversations about money.

Noun
  1. a United States bill worth 10 dollars
  2. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

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