Ten — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈten/

Meaning & Definition of Ten

Ten (noun)

  1. a number that is one more than nine
  2. the 10th in a set or series
  3. something having 10 units or members

Ten (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a physically attractive person

    "promised me that she would fix me up with a ten"

    opposite: dog

Related Entry: Ten-gallon hat (noun)

Ten-gallon hat is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for ten-gallon hat, not for ten.

  1. as in baseball cap, cowboy hat

Related Entry: Ten-gallon hats (noun)

Ten-gallon hats is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for ten-gallon hats, not for ten.

  1. as in baseball caps, cowboy hats

Related Entry: Ten-speed (noun)

Ten-speed is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for ten-speed, not for ten.

  1. as in mountain bike, tandem bicycle

Related Entry: Ten-speeds (noun)

Ten-speeds is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for ten-speeds, not for ten.

  1. as in mountain bikes, tandem bicycles

Related Entry: Five-and-ten (noun)

Five-and-ten is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for five-and-ten, not for ten.

  1. as in department store, dime store

Related Entry: Hang (verb)

Hang is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for hang, not for ten.

  1. to place on an elevated point without support from below

    "hang your coats on the coat rack in the hall"

  2. to be determined by, based on, or subject (to)

    "our plan to go to the amusement park has all been worked out; now it just hangs on the weather"

    similar: depend, hinge, ride, turn
  3. to be limp from lack of water or vigor

    "as they neared the end of the long, hard march all but the most hardy were hanging, and some could barely put one foot in front of the other"

    similar: droop, flag, loll, sag, swag, wilt
  4. to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air

    "hanging just above the horizon was a little pink cloud"

    opposite: settle, sink
  5. to find a basis

    "that's very slim evidence upon which to hang a theory"

Related Entry: Hang (around or out) (verb)

Hang (around or out) is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for hang (around or out), not for ten.

  1. to come or be together as friends

    "she still hangs around with her college roommate"

  2. to spend time doing nothing

    "for my vacation I plan to rent a beach house and just hang out"

Related Entry: Hang (at) (verb)

Hang (at) is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for hang (at), not for ten.

  1. to go to or spend time in often

    "most summer afternoons, we'd hang at the municipal pool for a few hours"

    opposite: avoid, shun

Related Entry: Hang (over) (verb)

Hang (over) is a different word from Ten. The synonyms below are for hang (over), not for ten.

  1. to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on

    "as long as the possibility of having to move again was hanging over them, the family couldn't really settle in"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ten

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ten:

Slang: babe, dreamboat

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ten

Words with the opposite meaning of Ten:

Word Forms of Ten

Inflections: tens

Derived words: ten (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Ten

Middle English, going back to Old English tīen (West Saxon), tēn, going back to Germanic *tehun (whence also Old Frisian tiān, tiēn "ten," Old Saxon tehan, Old High German zehan, Old Norse tíu, Gothic taihun), going back to Indo-European *deḱm̥, whence also Old Irish deich "ten," Welsh deg, Latin decem, Old Church Slavic desętĭ, Lithuanian dẽšimt, Albanian dhjetë, Greek déka, Armenian tasn, Tocharian A śäk, Tocharian B śak, Avestan dasa, Sanskrit daśa

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Ten

Words & Phrases Containing Ten

Frequently Asked Questions about Ten

What does "Ten" mean?

"Ten" means a number that is one more than nine. As a noun, it is defined as: a number that is one more than nine.

What is another word for "Ten"?

Other words for "Ten" include babe, cutie, dish, doll, dreamboat, fox, glamour-puss and hottie. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ten" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ten"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ten". Common alternatives include babe, cutie, dish, doll, dreamboat, fox, glamour-puss, hottie, knockout and looker.

What is the opposite of "Ten"?

Antonyms of "Ten" include dog.

How do you use "Ten" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ten" in a sentence: "promised me that she would fix me up with a ten".

Is "Ten" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ten" is a noun.

Is "Ten" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Ten" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Ten"?

"Ten" is pronounced /ˈten/.