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UK//faɪv ˈθaʊzənd//US//faɪv ˈθaʊzənd//

Meaning of Five thousand

The cardinal number equal to 5 times 1,000.

In simple words: The number 5,000.

Five thousand in a sentence

  • The population of the town is approximately five thousand.
  • He won five thousand dollars in the contest.
  • We need five thousand units of this product by next month.
  • The marathon attracted over five thousand runners this year.
  • The project's budget was five thousand dollars more than expected.

How to use Five thousand

Used in various contexts, from counting money to populations. Avoid using in informal settings for precision; stick to 'five thousand' instead of '5K' in formal speeches.

Grammar pattern

numeral + standalone

Memory hint

Think of 'five' fingers on one hand, and 'thousand' as a big group.

Related words

Collocations with Five thousand

  • five thousand dollars
  • five thousand people
  • five thousand units

Synonyms for Five thousand

Common mistakes with Five thousand

  • Saying 'five thousand' instead of 'fivethousand'. Two words are correct.
  • Using 'five thousands' as a plural form. 'Thousand' is already plural.
  • Confusing '5K' with the length of a race instead of the actual number.

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Frequently asked questions about Five thousand

What does Five thousand mean?

The number 5,000.

What is the definition of Five thousand?

The cardinal number equal to 5 times 1,000.

How do you use Five thousand in a sentence?

The population of the town is approximately five thousand.

Can you give another example of Five thousand?

He won five thousand dollars in the contest.

What are synonyms for Five thousand?

Common alternatives include five thousand, five grand, 5K.

What words go with Five thousand?

It commonly pairs with five thousand dollars, five thousand people, five thousand units.

What are common mistakes when using Five thousand?

Saying 'five thousand' instead of 'fivethousand'. Two words are correct. Using 'five thousands' as a plural form. 'Thousand' is already plural. Confusing '5K' with the length of a race instead of the actual number.

How do you pronounce Five thousand?

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

When should I use Five thousand?

Used in various contexts, from counting money to populations. Avoid using in informal settings for precision; stick to 'five thousand' instead of '5K' in formal speeches.