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adjective
1.
Being one more than nine.  Synonyms: 10, ten.
noun
1.
The cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system.  Synonyms: 10, decade, ten, tenner.
2.
The 24th letter of the Roman alphabet.  Synonym: ex.
3.
Street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine.  Synonyms: Adam, cristal, disco biscuit, ecstasy, go, hug drug, XTC.



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