five
12 synonyms and 0 antonyms for five, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Num — The number after four and before six; 5.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use five
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English fif, from a very old Germanic root going all the way back to the Proto-Indo-European word for "five."
Full origin of five →Frequently asked questions
What does “five” mean?
The word “five” means the number after four and before six; 5. In plain terms, the number 5, or informally, a five-dollar/five-pound note.
How do you pronounce “five”?
“Five” is pronounced FYV (/ˈfaɪ̯v/ in IPA).
How do you use “five” in a sentence?
Here is “five” used in a sentence: “She has five brothers.”
What part of speech is “five”?
Depending on how it is used, “five” can be a num and a noun.
Where does the word “five” come from?
The word “five” comes from Old English. From Old English fif, from a very old Germanic root going all the way back to the Proto-Indo-European word for "five.".
Is “five” a common word?
“Five” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “five” have?
“Five” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the number after four and before six; 5.
Is five a prime number?
Yes, five is a prime number. It can only be divided evenly by 1 and by itself, with no other whole-number factors. It is the third prime, following 2 and 3. Five is also an odd number and happens to equal the sum of the first two primes, 2 and 3.
What is five in Roman numerals?
Five is written as V in Roman numerals. This single symbol forms the basis for several others: IV is four (one before five) and VI is six (one after five). The V is often thought to represent an open hand with five fingers spread apart.
How do you spell the number 5?
The number 5 is spelled f-i-v-e. This written form suits formal text, cheques, and sentences, while the digit 5 is common in maths, dates, and measurements. The related ordinal form is 'fifth,' meaning the item in position number five, as in 'the fifth day.'
What comes before and after five?
Four comes immediately before five, and six comes immediately after it. Five sits exactly halfway between one and ten, which makes it a natural midpoint for counting, rounding, and grouping. In many counting systems it marks one full hand of fingers, which is why grouping by fives is so common.