Meaning & Definition of word "Fifty"
Fifty
/ˈfɪfti/
noun:
- 1. The numerical value of fifty.
- Example: Fifty is a round number often used in calculations.
- 2. A group or set of fifty items.
- Example: We ordered a fifty for the event.
adjective:
- 1. The number equivalent to 5 times 10; one less than fifty-one.
- Example: She turned fifty years old last week.
- 2. Used to denote a quantity of fifty units or items.
- Example: The recipe calls for fifty grams of sugar.
Etymology
●Middle English fiftī, from Old English fiftīe, from five + -ty (group of ten).
Common Phrases and Expressions
Fifty-fifty:
In equal parts; sharing equally.
Fifty shades:
Referring to a variety or extensive range of options or varieties.
Fifty grand:
Slang for fifty thousand dollars.
Related Words
forty-nine:
The number preceding fifty.
fifty-one:
The number following fifty.
half a century:
A period of fifty years.
Slang Meanings of fifty
Meaning: Fifty cents.
● Example Sentence: I need a fifty for the vending machine.
Meaning: Fifty grand (fifty thousand dollars).
● Example Sentence: They paid fifty for the car.