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five

Pronunciation: [/faɪv/]

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five: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use five in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “quantity”

(noun) the number representing one more than four and one less than six. It's how many fingers most people have on one hand.

Example

There are five apples in the basket.

Example

There are not five birds on the tree.

Example

How many fingers do you have on one hand?

Context: “time”

(noun) a period of five days, years, or other units of time. It's like counting to five but with days or years.

Example

They will return in five days.

Example

He didn't see her for five years.

Example

How many days are in a typical work week?

Context: “games”

(noun) a card or dice showing five spots or pips. It's like rolling a die and getting lucky with a high number.

Example

She drew a five of hearts from the deck.

Example

He did not roll a five on the dice.

Example

What's the highest number you can roll on a single die?

How to pronounce five

Pronunciation: [/faɪv/]

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