Meaning of the word penny in English
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penny
US /ˈpen.i/
UK /ˈpen.i/
Noun
1.
a British coin and unit of money, equal to one hundredth of a pound
Example:
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I found a penny on the sidewalk.
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This candy costs 50 pence.
2.
a coin of the US and Canada, equal to one cent
Example:
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I only have a few pennies in my pocket.
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A dollar is equal to 100 pennies.
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