Twenty

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Twenty is often used to describe even, round quantities, like prices or ages. SlideThe jacket costs twenty dollars, not nineteen or twenty-one.
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Add the unit of measure after 'twenty' to clarify what you are counting. SlidePlease wait twenty minutes.
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Turning twenty is often seen as a significant milestone in many cultures. SlideMy sister had a big party when she turned twenty.