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UK/["/ˈfɪfti/"]/US/["/ˈfɪfti/"]/

Meaning of Fifty

In simple words: The number after forty-nine and before fifty-one.

Fifty in a sentence

  • She was born in the fifties.
  • He retired in his fifties.

How to use Fifty

Used in counting or describing quantities. Appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in slang phrases unless specific.

Grammar pattern

number + standalone

Memory hint

Fifty has two fives side by side — imagine two high fives!

Related words

Collocations with Fifty

  • fifty percent
  • fifty dollars
  • fifty years
  • fifty states
  • fifty minutes

Synonyms for Fifty

  • fifty pieces
  • five tens
  • half a hundred

Opposites of Fifty

Common mistakes with Fifty

  • Confused with 'fifteen' due to similar sound.
  • Incorrectly spelled as 'fiftye'.
  • Omitted when listing numbers.

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Frequently asked questions about Fifty

What does Fifty mean?

The number after forty-nine and before fifty-one.

What is the definition of Fifty?

50

How do you use Fifty in a sentence?

She was born in the fifties.

Can you give another example of Fifty?

He retired in his fifties.

What are synonyms for Fifty?

Common alternatives include fifty pieces, five tens, half a hundred.

What is the opposite of Fifty?

Opposite meanings include zero, none.

What words go with Fifty?

It commonly pairs with fifty percent, fifty dollars, fifty years, fifty states, fifty minutes.

What are common mistakes when using Fifty?

Confused with 'fifteen' due to similar sound. Incorrectly spelled as 'fiftye'. Omitted when listing numbers.

How do you pronounce Fifty?

US: /["/ˈfɪfti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɪfti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fifty?

Used in counting or describing quantities. Appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in slang phrases unless specific.

What CEFR level is Fifty?

"Fifty" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.