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one hundred one

Noun: The number represented by the Arabic numeral 101.

Example sentence: She waited patiently for one hundred one days for her favorite book to be released.

Adjective: Indicating the ordinal number corresponding to 101 in a series.

Example sentence: This is the one hundred first time I've heard that joke, and it's still not funny.

Adverb: In the amount or quantity of 101.

Example sentence: The temperature dropped one hundred one degrees overnight, causing a severe winter storm.

Popular Usage:

One hundred one is often used in a figurative sense to refer to the basics or fundamentals of a subject.

Example sentence: Learning the one hundred one principles of cooking is essential for becoming a great chef.

Local Usage:

In some regions, the term "one hundred one" is used to describe a shortcut or detour on a specific road.

Example sentence: I was running late, so I took the one hundred one through town to avoid traffic.

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