Twenty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈtwen-tē/ twen·ty

Meaning & Definition of Twenty

Twenty (noun)

  1. a number equal to two times 10
  2. the numbers 20 to 29; specifically, the years 20 to 29 in a lifetime or century
  3. a 20-dollar bill

Twenty (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in one, fifty

    similar: C-note, fifty, fin (slang), five, fiver (slang), hundred, one, sawbuck (slang), ten, tenner, two, buck, dollar, simoleon (slang), smacker (slang), cash, chips, currency, dough, legal tender, lucre, money, pelf, dead presidents (slang), paper money, scrip, check, draft, money order, banknote, bill, greenback, note

Related Entry: Twenty-two (noun)

Twenty-two is a different word from Twenty. The synonyms below are for twenty-two, not for twenty.

  1. as in shotgun, musket

    similar: blunderbuss, breechloader, culverin, fieldpiece, firelock, flintlock, harquebus, matchlock, musket, shotgun, smoothbore, arm, firearm, heat (slang), piece, small arm, derringer, forty-five, gat (slang), handgun, pistol, revolver, rod (slang), roscoe (slang), sidearm, six-gun, six-shooter, zip gun, self-loader, semiautomatic, AK-47, assault rifle, assault weapon, automatic, carbine, machine gun, machine pistol, repeater, submachine gun, tommy gun, speargun

Related Entry: Twenty-twos (noun)

Twenty-twos is a different word from Twenty. The synonyms below are for twenty-twos, not for twenty.

  1. as in shotguns, muskets

    similar: blunderbusses, breechloaders, culverins, fieldpieces, firelocks, flintlocks, harquebuses, matchlocks, muskets, shotguns, smoothbores, arms, firearms, heat (slang), pieces, small arms, derringers, forty-fives, gats (slang), handguns, pistols, revolvers, rods (slang), roscoes (slang), sidearms, six-guns, six-shooters, zip guns, self-loaders, semiautomatics, AK-47s, assault rifles, assault weapons, automatics, carbines, machine guns, machine pistols, repeaters, submachine guns, tommy guns, spearguns

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Twenty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Twenty:

Slang: fin, fiver, sawbuck, simoleon, smacker, dead presidents
C-note, fifty, five, hundred, one, ten, tenner, two, buck, dollar, cash, chips, currency, dough, legal tender, lucre, money, pelf, paper money, scrip, check, draft, money order, banknote, bill, greenback, note

Word Forms of Twenty

Inflections: twenties

Derived words: twentieth (adjective or noun), twenty (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Twenty

Middle English, from twenty, adjective, from Old English twēntig, noun, group of 20, from twēn- (akin to Old English twā two) + -tig group of 10; akin to Old English tīen ten two, ten

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Twenty

Words & Phrases Containing Twenty

twenty-fourmo, twenty-one, twenty-twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four hours a day, twenty-four seven, twenty-twenty hindsight, twenty-twenty vision

Frequently Asked Questions about Twenty

What does "Twenty" mean?

"Twenty" means a number equal to two times 10. As a noun, it is defined as: a number equal to two times 10.

What is another word for "Twenty"?

Other words for "Twenty" include C-note, fifty, fin, five, fiver, hundred, one and sawbuck. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Twenty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Twenty"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Twenty". Common alternatives include C-note, fifty, fin, five, fiver, hundred, one, sawbuck, ten and tenner.

What is a slang word for "Twenty"?

Slang words for "Twenty" include fin, fiver, sawbuck, simoleon, smacker and dead presidents.

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

"Twenty" is a noun.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Twenty"?

"Twenty" is pronounced /ˈtwen-tē/ and divided into syllables as twen·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Twenty"?

"Twenty" comes from Middle English, from twenty, adjective, from Old English twēntig, noun, group of 20, from twēn- (akin to Old English twā two) + -tig group of 10; akin to Old English tīen ten two, ten. First known use: 13th century.