101

Thân thiện

The number 101 is written on the classroom whiteboard.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being one more than one hundred: The number 101 is the integer that follows 100 and precedes 102. It is represented by the numerals "101".

Usage

• The word "101" is primarily used as a cardinal number to denote quantity or position in a sequence.
• It can function attributively before a noun (e.g., 101 reasons) or predicatively (e.g., The total is one hundred and one).
• In modern, informal contexts, especially in American English, "101" is often used as a postpositive adjective in course titles or labels to mean "introductory" or "basic" (e.g., Psychology 101). This usage derives from the common numbering system for introductory university courses.

Examples

• Adjective (Cardinal Number):

  • There are 101 dalmatians in that movie.
  • She scored one hundred and one points in the game.
  • Please turn to page one hundred and one.

• Adjective (Informal: Introductory):

  • This book is Cooking 101; it teaches you all the basics.
  • You failed to lock the door? That's Security 101!

Advanced Usage

• "Something 101": A common metaphorical extension where "101" signifies the fundamental principles or most basic level of a subject, skill, or activity.
  • Effective communication is Relationship 101.
  • That mistake is a violation of Business Ethics 101.

Variants and Related Words

• One hundred and one: The standard written and spoken form in British English.
• A hundred and one: A common spoken variant.
• Hundred-and-first: The ordinal number (101st).

Synonyms

• Cardinal Number: A hundred and one, one hundred one (common in American English).
• Introductory Sense: Basic, elementary, fundamental, introductory, rudimentary.

Related Phrases

• "101 uses for...": A common formula for titles of lists or articles suggesting many basic applications for an item.
  • I read a blog post titled "101 Uses for a Paperclip".

Related Idioms

• "A hundred and one things to do": An idiom meaning a very large number of tasks or responsibilities.
  • I can't go out; I've got a hundred and one things to do.
• "Give 101 percent": An idiomatic expression meaning to exert maximum effort, beyond what is normally considered full effort (100%).
  • The coach asked the team to give 101 percent in the final game.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. being one more than one hundred

Từ đồng nghĩa

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