Definition

The number that comes after nineteen and before twenty-one, often used to refer to the range of numbers from 20 to 29 or the age group of people in their twenties.

Example

She turned twenty last week and is excited to celebrate her birthday.

Conversation

Can you believe we're already in our twenties?

I know, right? It feels like just yesterday we were in high school.

Yeah, and now we're making plans for the future in our twenties.

It's exciting! I can't wait to see where life takes us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Twenty → The word 'twenty' originates from Old English 'twentig', which is formed from 'twen' (meaning two) and '-tig' (meaning a group of ten). Thus, twenty literally means two groups of ten.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('twen') and 'ten' ('-tig') to remember that twenty is two groups of ten.

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