Definition

The number that comes after four and before six, representing a total of five units or items.

Example

I have five apples in my bag.

Conversation

Did you see that new band play last night?

Yeah, they were great! I loved their five song set.

I think they have a lot of potential to go far.

Definitely, I can't wait to see what they'll do next!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'five' originates from Old English 'fīf', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*fimf', meaning the number five. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'fünf' and Dutch 'vijf'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English 'fīf' to remember that 'five' refers to the number five.

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