Meaning
The number 5, one more than four.
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Word origin
From Old English fif, the common Germanic word for the number 5.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- fif
Examples
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I have 5 fingers on each hand.
o'.
The shop opens at 5 o'clock.
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There are 5 people in my family.
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five: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 7: Joining words.