Cool MateMeaning of Fifth
In simple words: The number after four and before six.
Fifth in a sentence
- Today is the fifth (of May).
- the fifth century BC
- It's her fifth birthday.
- My office is on the fifth floor.
- It's the fifth time that I've been to America.
- Her mother had just given birth to another child, her fifth.
- the world’s fifth-largest oil exporter
- He finished fifth in the race.
- Edward V *(= Edward the Fifth)*
How to use Fifth
Used when counting or ordering items. Common in everyday contexts like ranking, dates, and events. Less formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
adjective, ordinal number
Memory hint
Think of 'fifth' like 'fifty' but cut down to five!
Related words
Collocations with Fifth
- fifth element
- fifth place
- fifth of May
- fifth grade
- fifth birthday
Synonyms for Fifth
- 5th
- one-fifth
Common mistakes with Fifth
- Confused with 'fifteenth' (the 15th).
- Incorrectly pronouncing 'fifth' as 'fitth'.
- Using 'five' instead of 'fifth' when describing order.
Fifth appears in
Fifth in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خامس
الرقم الذي يأتي بعد أربعة وقبل ستة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পঞ্চম
চার এবং ছয় এর মাঝের সংখ্যা।
- GermanDeutsch
Fünfte
Die Zahl nach vier und vor sechs.
- SpanishEspañol
Quinto
El número después de cuatro y antes de seis.
- Persianفارسی
پنجم
عددی که بعد از چهار و قبل از شش میاد.
- FrenchFrançais
Cinquième
Le numéro après quatre et avant six.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पाँचवाँ
चार के बाद और छह से पहले की संख्या।
- ItalianItaliano
Quinto
Il numero che viene dopo il quattro e prima del sei.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quinto
O número que vem depois do quatro e antes do seis.
- RussianРусский
Пятый
Число, которое идет после четырех и перед шестью.
- Urduاردو
پانچواں
چار کے بعد اور چھ سے پہلے کا نمبر۔
- Chinese中文
第五
四之后六之前的数字。
More words like Fifth
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Fifth
What does Fifth mean?
The number after four and before six.
What is the definition of Fifth?
5th
How do you use Fifth in a sentence?
Today is the fifth (of May).
Can you give another example of Fifth?
the fifth century BC
What are synonyms for Fifth?
Common alternatives include 5th, one-fifth.
What is the opposite of Fifth?
Opposite meanings include first, last.
What words go with Fifth?
It commonly pairs with fifth element, fifth place, fifth of May, fifth grade, fifth birthday.
What are common mistakes when using Fifth?
Confused with 'fifteenth' (the 15th). Incorrectly pronouncing 'fifth' as 'fitth'. Using 'five' instead of 'fifth' when describing order.
How do you pronounce Fifth?
US: /["/fɪfθ/"]/, UK: /["/fɪfθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fifth?
Used when counting or ordering items. Common in everyday contexts like ranking, dates, and events. Less formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Fifth?
"Fifth" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.