Meaning & Definition of word "Fifth"
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Fifth
/fɪfθ/
noun:
- 1. The person or thing in the fifth position.
- Example: The fifth in line received a special prize.
- 2. One of five equal parts.
- Example: She drank a fifth of whiskey last night.
adjective:
- 1. Constituting one of five equal parts.
- Example: He took a fifth of the pizza for himself.
- 2. In the position after the fourth; the ordinal number of five.
- Example: She finished in fifth place in the race.
Etymology
Middle English fifthe, from Old English fifta, from five.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fifth wheel:
A person or thing that is unnecessary or unwanted.
fifth column:
People who undermine a group from within, especially during wartime.
fifth estate:
Refers to the media and journalism as a powerful influence in society.
Related Words
first:
The ordinal number corresponding to one.
second:
The ordinal number corresponding to two.
third:
The ordinal number corresponding to three.
fourth:
The ordinal number corresponding to four.
Slang Meanings of fifth
Meaning: A fifth of liquor, often referring to a standard bottle size.
Example Sentence: Let's grab a fifth for the weekend.
Meaning: The fifth element in a sequence, often used in discussions or games.
Example Sentence: In our team, you're the fifth when it comes to scoring.