Pronunciation

/fɪfθ/

Definitions

• Numeral: The number that comes after four and before six in counting, typically represented as “5”. It’s used when referring to position or order in a sequence. For example: “The fifth item on the list.”

Noun (ordinal number)

• Noun: Denoting a thing which is number five in a series. For example: “She won fifth place in the race.”

  “He lives on the fifth floor.” “This is my fifth attempt at passing the exam.”

Adjective

• Adjective: Coming after the fourth in numbering or counting order; being the ordinal number of five. For example: “The fifth chapter discusses advanced techniques.”

  “We’re celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary this year.” “The fifth edition of the book includes new chapters.”

Phrases

• “Fifth wheel”: An unnecessary or superfluous person or thing, especially one that causes awkwardness or discomfort.
• “A fifth of something”: A measure of alcohol, equivalent to one-fifth of a gallon or 750 milliliters.

Example Sentences

• Numeral: “There are only five apples left; please take the fifth one from the basket.”
• Adjective (ordinal): “On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me, five golden rings.”

Synonyms

• Fifthly (adv.)
• Five (numeral)
• Fifthly (as an adverb in a sequence) - “Firstly, secondly, thirdly, fourthly, fifthly…”

Note: Unlike numbers used as nouns (e.g., ‘five’), ‘fifth’ is not typically used as a verb or interjection.