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hundred

|hun/dred|

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/ˈhʌndrəd/

ten times ten

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hundred' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hundred,' where 'hund' meant 'ten times ten.'

Historical Evolution

'hundred' changed from the Old English word 'hundred' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'ten times ten,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a large number or amount.

Hundreds of people attended the concert.

Synonyms

Numeral 1

the number equivalent to the product of ten and ten; 100.

There are a hundred students in the auditorium.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35