Penny (Noun)
Meaning 1
A coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The old man pulled out a penny from his pocket to pay for the bus ride.
- She found a penny on the ground and picked it up, admiring its shiny surface.
- There was a jar on the counter filled with pennies saved from years of walking down the street.
- A single penny could make all the difference for someone living on the brink of poverty.
- She made a wish and tossed a penny into the fountain, watching it ripple the calm water.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The price of the chocolate bar was 50 pence, but I only had a 20 pence coin and a few coppers.
- She found a penny on the ground and put it in her pocket for good luck.
- The cost of the stamp increased by one penny this year.
- He saved every penny he earned from his part-time job to buy a new bike.
- The charity asked for a penny a day from each supporter to help fund their cause.