Pronunciation

/ˈsent/

Definitions

Noun

1. A unit of currency equal to 100th of a dollar in the United States or 100 pence in the United Kingdom.

   • Definition: In financial transactions, it is the basic monetary denomination.
   • Example: “The cost of the book was $2.50, which is 250 cents.”

2. A central point or core; a hub.

   • Definition: Refers to the central part of something or a group of people.
   • Example: “The city’s cultural center is a focal point for all the arts.”

3. (Biology) A stage in the life cycle of certain plants and animals, corresponding to a specific stage in cell division.

   • Definition: In biology, it refers to a particular developmental stage.
   • Example: “In the life cycle of a moth, the larva stage is followed by the pupal cent.”

Verb

1. To express the value or quantity in terms of cents.

   • Definition: To give a price or amount in cent units.
   • Example: “I’ll charge you $10.99, which is 1099 cents.”

2. To locate or position something at the center or midpoint.

   • Definition: To place something in the middle or core of a group or structure.
   • Example: “She centered the picture on the page before printing.”

Adjective

1. Central or essential.
   • Definition: Refers to being at the heart of something or crucial for its function.
   • Example: “The cent piece of the argument is the importance of education.”

Phrases

• “Cost in cents” indicates the value in terms of individual currency units.
• “At the center of attention” describes being the focus.
• “A cent piece” is a term used metaphorically for something essential or critical.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The coin collection is worth several hundred dollars, or about 7,500 cents.”
• Verb: “She centered the map on the main city center to make it easier to read.”
• Adjective: “The cent insect’s role in the ecosystem is often overlooked.”

Synonyms

• Penny (US)
• Pence (UK)
• Nickel (US, in denominations of 5 cents)
• Dime (US, in denominations of 10 cents)
• Peso (various countries, in denominations of 100 cents)