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sene

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /sɛneɪ/

KK: /sɛn/

noun
Definition

A unit of currency used in Samoa, which is worth one hundredth of a tala.


Example

I exchanged my dollars for sene to buy some souvenirs in Samoa.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that a sene is a currency in Samoa?
Sloth B
No, I didn't! How much is it worth?
Sloth A
It's equal to one hundredth of a tala, so it's pretty small.
Sloth B
That's interesting! I should learn more about different currencies.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
currency
tala
money
Antonyms
debt
loss
deficit
Root Explanation

The word 'sene' originates from Old English 'sēne', meaning 'old' or 'aged'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sene' as relating to something that is 'old' or 'aged', helping you remember its meaning.

Visually Confused Words
skene
sense
sence
seine
scene
sen
see
sphene
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