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Twenty

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtwenti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtwenti/"]/

Meaning of Twenty

20

In simple words: The number after nineteen and before twenty-one.

Twenty in a sentence

• She is turning twenty this year.
• There are twenty apples in the basket.
• He graduated in his twenties.

How to use Twenty

Used in counting, age, and describing quantities. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in contexts that require higher precision, as it’s a round number.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Think of 'twenty' as 'two tens'.

Related words

Collocations with Twenty

• turn twenty
• twenty years old
• twenty dollars

Synonyms for Twenty

• 20

Opposites of Twenty

• zero
• none

Common mistakes with Twenty

• Confused with 'twenties' when referring to the decade.
• Mispronounced as 'twenty-one' instead of a standalone 'twenty'.

Frequently asked questions about Twenty

What does Twenty mean?

The number after nineteen and before twenty-one.

What is the definition of Twenty?

20

How do you use Twenty in a sentence?

She is turning twenty this year.

Can you give another example of Twenty?

There are twenty apples in the basket.

What are synonyms for Twenty?

Common alternatives include 20.

What is the opposite of Twenty?

Opposite meanings include zero, none.

What words go with Twenty?

It commonly pairs with turn twenty, twenty years old, twenty dollars.

What are common mistakes when using Twenty?

Confused with 'twenties' when referring to the decade. Mispronounced as 'twenty-one' instead of a standalone 'twenty'.

How do you pronounce Twenty?

US: /["/ˈtwenti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtwenti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Twenty?

Used in counting, age, and describing quantities. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in contexts that require higher precision, as it’s a round number.

What CEFR level is Twenty?

"Twenty" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.