Five
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfaɪ̯v/ · Part of speech numeral
Quick meaning: Five is a numeral meaning A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.
Meaning
A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.
More Meanings
- Describing a group or set with five elements.
- The digit/figure 5.
- A banknote with a denomination of five units of currency. See also fiver.
- Anything measuring five units, as length.
- A person who is five years old.
- Five o'clock.
- A short rest, especially one of five minutes.
Example Sentences
See you at five.
Take five, soldier.
Can anyone here change a five?
He wrote a five followed by four zeroes.
Word Forms
- fives
Synonyms for five
Depending on context, synonyms include cardinal, quintet, fin, pentad, fivesome, quintuplet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fivesome, pentad, cardinal, v, quintet, quintuplet.
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