cent
/ˈsɛnt/
noun
Common
1.n.a fractional monetary unit of several countries
2.n.a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
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cent and scent are homophones: they are pronounced identically and spelled differently, which is why they are so often swapped. cent means “a fractional monetary unit of several countries”. scent means “a distinctive odor that is pleasant”.
/ˈsɛnt/
1.n.a fractional monetary unit of several countries
2.n.a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
/ˈsɛnt/
| cent | scent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɛnt/ | /ˈsɛnt/ |
| Said | sent | sent |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 4 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | noun | noun, verb |
| Senses | 2 | 6 |
| How common | Common | Common |
| Synonyms | none recorded | aroma, fragrance, perfume |
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2.n.an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
3.n.any property detected by the olfactory system