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Meaning of Fifty-fifty

A situation where two options have equal chances of occurring.

In simple words: Equal chance of two possibilities.

Fifty-fifty in a sentence

  • The decision was fifty-fifty between going to the party or staying home.
  • In a fifty-fifty chance, you either win or lose.
  • They agreed to share the profits on a fifty-fifty basis.
  • Buying the house felt like a fifty-fifty gamble.
  • With a fifty-fifty chance of rain, I took an umbrella just in case.

How to use Fifty-fifty

Commonly used in informal contexts to indicate a 50% chance or split. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a coin flip: heads or tails, both have a fifty-fifty chance.

Related words

Collocations with Fifty-fifty

  • fifty-fifty split
  • play fifty-fifty
  • fifty-fifty chance

Synonyms for Fifty-fifty

Opposites of Fifty-fifty

  • uneven
  • disproportionate

Common mistakes with Fifty-fifty

  • Confused with 'fifty-fifth' which denotes an ordinal number.
  • Using it in contexts that require a more specific ratio.
  • Overusing in formal scenarios where exact percentages are needed.

Compare Fifty-fifty with Even, Equal, Split

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Frequently asked questions about Fifty-fifty

What does Fifty-fifty mean?

Equal chance of two possibilities.

What is the definition of Fifty-fifty?

A situation where two options have equal chances of occurring.

How do you use Fifty-fifty in a sentence?

The decision was fifty-fifty between going to the party or staying home.

Can you give another example of Fifty-fifty?

In a fifty-fifty chance, you either win or lose.

What are synonyms for Fifty-fifty?

Common alternatives include even, equal, split, halved.

What is the opposite of Fifty-fifty?

Opposite meanings include uneven, disproportionate.

What words go with Fifty-fifty?

It commonly pairs with fifty-fifty split, play fifty-fifty, fifty-fifty chance.

What are common mistakes when using Fifty-fifty?

Confused with 'fifty-fifth' which denotes an ordinal number. Using it in contexts that require a more specific ratio. Overusing in formal scenarios where exact percentages are needed.

How do you pronounce Fifty-fifty?

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

When should I use Fifty-fifty?

Commonly used in informal contexts to indicate a 50% chance or split. Avoid in very formal writing.