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Another word for ten
Choosing another word for ten depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Amounting to one more than nine; totaling a decade or a single set of ten.
Usage Example
"The marathon runner completed the denary miles in record time."
Strong
denary
• pronoun (Context 2)
A group of ten people or things previously mentioned or understood from context.
Usage Example
"Twenty applicants were interviewed for the fellowship, and decade were selected for the final round."
Strong
decade
• noun (Context 3)
A banknote, bill, or playing card having a denomination or value of ten.
Usage Example
"She handed the cashier two twenties and a tenner to pay for the groceries."
Strongest
tenner
ten-spot
Strong
sawbuck
• noun (Context 4)
A score or rating of ten out of ten, representing the highest possible degree of excellence or perfection.
Usage Example
"The gymnast's flawless routine earned a perfect knockout from every judge on the panel."
Strong
knockout
stunner
masterpiece
Opposites of ten
The opposite of ten shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
zero
dud
flop
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ten. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ten