Dime
Noun 🎵 1 Syllable (dime)
DIME
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📖 Definitions & Word Senses
2 Meanings (Polysemy)🔍 Difference Between Similar Words
Dime vs. Ten-cent piece
While Dime and Ten-cent piece share similar meanings, 'Dime' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.
💬 Example Sentences in Stories
🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)
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🎭 Fun Phrases & Idioms
📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses
| Singular | dime |
| Plural | dimes |
| Singular Possessive | dime's |
| Plural Possessive | dimes' |
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🌟 Similar Words (Synonyms)
💡 Grammar & Usage Tips
- Countable Noun: Can be used with numbers (e.g. *one dime, two dimes*).
- Indefinite Article: Use 'a' before 'dime'.
- Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-1.
⚠️ Common Spelling & Sound Pitfalls
- Spelling Check: Sound out each phoneme (onset and coda) carefully when writing this word in spelling tests.
🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin
ORIGIN: Old English & Anglo-Saxon tradition
Preserved through centuries of English storytelling, children's rhymes, and schoolbook readers to describe foundational concepts in daily life.
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