Pronunciation: /bi ə daɪm/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 A dime is a coin worth ten cents.
A2 In the United States, a dime is equivalent to ten cents.
B1 She found a dime on the sidewalk and picked it up.
B2 My grandmother used to say 'Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck' whenever she found a dime.
C1 The rare coin collector was thrilled to find a dime from the early 1900s in mint condition.
C2 The antique dealer knew that the dime in his possession could be worth a significant amount to the right collector.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 She is a dime at cooking.
A2 He used to be a dime at playing basketball.
B1 The new employee is quickly becoming a dime at customer service.
B2 After years of practice, she has become a dime at public speaking.
C1 His skills have elevated him to be a dime in the field of technology.
C2 The renowned chef is considered a dime in the culinary world.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 She is a dime student, always listening in class.
A2 The new restaurant in town is a dime place to eat.
B1 The hotel we stayed at last night turned out to be a dime choice.
B2 The book I just finished reading was a dime read, couldn't put it down.
C1 His performance in the play was a dime, truly exceptional.
C2 The artwork at the museum was a dime, each piece was breathtaking.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 She asked me to be a dime and pick up some milk on my way home.
A2 It would be a dime to help your neighbor carry their groceries.
B1 It can be a dime to lend a hand to those in need.
B2 In times of crisis, it is important to be a dime and support one another.
C1 To truly make a difference in the world, one must always strive to be a dime.
C2 Being a dime means going above and beyond to help those around you.
article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g. 'a', 'an', 'the')
A1 She found a dime on the sidewalk.
A2 He thought the old coin he found might be a dime.
B1 I asked the cashier if they had change for a dime.
B2 The antique dealer confirmed that the coin was indeed a dime from the 1800s.
C1 After examining the coin under a microscope, the numismatist determined it to be a rare dime.
C2 The collector was thrilled to add the perfectly preserved dime to their valuable coin collection.
formal The jewelry store owner assured me that the necklace I was interested in would be a dime.
informal If you want a good cup of coffee, that new cafe down the street is a dime.
slang That new album is straight fire, every track is a dime!
figurative Her performance in the play was a dime, she really stole the show.
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