Cool MateMeaning of Percent
A proportion or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.
In simple words: A part of a whole, shown as a fraction out of 100.
Percent in a sentence
- She received a 15 percent discount on her purchase.
- Only 25 percent of the students passed the exam.
- The population increased by 10 percent last year.
How to use Percent
Commonly used in mathematics, business, and statistics. Not usually used in casual conversation without context.
Grammar pattern
percent + of + quantity
Memory hint
Think of 'percent' as 'per 100', imagine dividing a pizza into 100 slices.
Related words
Collocations with Percent
- percent off
- percent increase
- percent of total
- percent change
- percent rate
Synonyms for Percent
Common mistakes with Percent
- Confused with 'percentage' — remember 'percent' is always out of 100.
- Using 'percent' without a number — it needs to quantify something.
- Mixing up 'percent' with 'per cent' — both are correct, but usage may vary by region.
Compare Percent with Proportion, Fraction, Ratio, Part, Share
Percent appears in
Percent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نسبة مئوية
جزء من الكل، يُظهر ككسر من 100.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শতাংশ
একটি সম্পূর্ণের অংশ, যা ১০০ এর মধ্যে ভগ্নাংশ হিসাবে দেখানো হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Prozent
Ein Teil eines Ganzen, dargestellt als Bruch von 100.
- SpanishEspañol
Porcentaje
Una parte de un todo, mostrada como una fracción de 100.
- Persianفارسی
درصد
قسمتی از کل که به صورت کسر از ۱۰۰ نشان داده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Pourcentage
Une partie d'un tout, montrée comme une fraction sur 100.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रतिशत
किसी पूरे का एक हिस्सा, जिसे 100 में से एक भिन्न के रूप में दिखाया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Percento
Una parte di un tutto, mostrata come frazione su 100.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Por cento
Uma parte de um todo, mostrada como uma fração de 100.
- RussianРусский
Процент
Часть от целого, показанная как дробь из 100.
- Urduاردو
فیصد
سو میں سے ایک حصہ، جو سو کے کسر کے طور پر دکھایا گیا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
百分比
整体的一部分，以100为分母的分数表示。
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Frequently asked questions about Percent
What does Percent mean?
A part of a whole, shown as a fraction out of 100.
What is the definition of Percent?
A proportion or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.
How do you use Percent in a sentence?
She received a 15 percent discount on her purchase.
Can you give another example of Percent?
Only 25 percent of the students passed the exam.
What are synonyms for Percent?
Common alternatives include proportion, fraction, ratio, part, share.
What is the opposite of Percent?
Opposite meanings include whole, entire, total.
What words go with Percent?
It commonly pairs with percent off, percent increase, percent of total, percent change, percent rate.
What are common mistakes when using Percent?
Confused with 'percentage' — remember 'percent' is always out of 100. Using 'percent' without a number — it needs to quantify something. Mixing up 'percent' with 'per cent' — both are correct, but usage may vary by region.
How do you pronounce Percent?
US: //pərˈsɛnt//, UK: //pəˈsɛnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Percent?
Commonly used in mathematics, business, and statistics. Not usually used in casual conversation without context.
What CEFR level is Percent?
"Percent" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.