What does FIFTH mean?

Parts of Speech

"Fifth" is a noun and an adjective.

Definitions

As a noun, "fifth" refers to one of five equal parts of a whole. As an adjective, it means coming after the fourth in a series.

Pronunciations

US: /fɪfθ/

UK: /fɪfθ/

Origin and Usage

The word "fifth" comes from the Old English word "fifte," meaning "five." It has been used in English since the 12th century. "Fifth" is commonly used to describe the ordinal position of something in a series or to divide something into five equal parts.

Synonyms

For the noun form of "fifth," synonyms include "quint," "quintuplet," and "one-fifth." For the adjective form, synonyms include "5th," "five," and "last but one."

Related Words

Other five letter words related to "fifth" include "fifty," "shift," "swift," and "lifts."

Example Sentences

As a noun: "She drank one fifth of the bottle."

As an adjective: "He finished in fifth place in the race."