Twenty

Twenty is the cardinal number that follows nineteen and precedes twenty-one. It represents the quantity of two tens or twice the value of ten. It can function as a noun, adjective, or pronoun. As a noun, it represents the amount. As an adjective, it describes something possessing the number 20. As a pronoun, it can stand in for the number twenty or items associated with it in a specific context. The word originates from Old English 'twēntig,' derived from 'twegen' (two) and '-tig' (a suffix signifying a group of ten).

Twenty meaning with examples

• She received a bonus of twenty dollars for her excellent work. She was extremely happy, after all, she needed twenty dollars. twenty dollars, even when not a lot of money, goes a long way. She could pay for her food, and still have some left over for the bus. twenty dollars in her pocket was better than nothing.
• The car's tire pressure was set to twenty pounds per square inch. The gauge showed twenty, after I had filled them up. The car rode smooth after setting the psi. It had twenty pounds, so I could go on the road with no issues. twenty pounds per square inch allowed her to travel with safety.
• The bakery sells donuts in packs of twenty. The woman wanted twenty of these for her colleagues at work. The woman had worked hard and wanted to show her gratitude. She went to the baker and purchased twenty donuts. The baker packaged the donuts and gave them to her.
• The concert tickets cost twenty euros each. The people at the concert were going to have a blast. The singer was going to perform all her popular songs. twenty euros were worth the price of admission. She prepared herself for the night ahead.
• He has twenty years of experience in the field. His knowledge was vast and unparalleled. He had grown a lot in this amount of time. He spent a long time honing his skills and learning new things. twenty years of service was a lot.