Word: Fifty

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪfti/

Definitions

• Numeral: The number 50, representing the quantity that is one less than 51 and one more than 49.

Noun (as a countable noun)

• Fifty: A group or total consisting of fifty items or individuals. Example: “There were fifty students in the class.”
• Fifties: Refers to the decade from the years 50 to 59 (e.g., “in her fifties” meaning a person’s age between 50 and 59).

Adjective

• Fifty: Relating to or denoting the number fifty. Example: “We have fifty copies of the book available.”

Phrases

• “Fifty-fifty”: An expression referring to an equal division or chance; also used as a modifier to mean ‘shared equally’ (e.g., “Let’s split it fifty-fifty.”)
• “Fifty shades of [something]”: A popular idiomatic expression inspired by the novel series, suggesting a wide range of variations or nuances within a particular subject or context.

Example Sentences

• Numeral: “The teacher assigned fifty pages of reading for tonight.”
• Noun: “I bought fifty balloons for the birthday party.”
• Adjective: “This box contains fifty pieces of candy.”

Synonyms

• 50
• Five dozen
• Half a hundred
• A century minus fifty