Basic Details
Word: Five
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The number that comes after four and before six; it represents a count of something.
Synonyms: V, quintet, quintuple
Antonyms: Four, six
Idioms and Phrases
- Five o'clock shadow: A term used to describe the stubble of facial hair that appears on a man's face later in the day. Example: "He looked scruffy with his five o'clock shadow after a long day at work."
- Give me five: A friendly gesture where two people slap their palms together, often to celebrate or show agreement. Example: "After winning the game, the teammates came together to give each other five."
Usage Examples
Example 1: There are five apples in the basket, and they are all red and shiny.
Example 2: The number five is often considered lucky in many cultures.
Example 3: She counted to five before jumping into the swimming pool.
Fun Fact
Did you know that five is the only number that has the same number of letters as its value in English? Both the word "five" and the numeral "5" contain five letters.
Famous Quote
"The number five is a reminder that we need community and togetherness in our lives." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "five" mean?
a) A number that comes before four
b) A number that comes after six
c) The number that comes after four and before six
d) A type of fruit
Answer: c) The number that comes after four and before six
2. Which of these is a synonym of "five"?
a) Four
b) V
c) Seven
d) Eight
Answer: b) V
3. Which sentence uses "five" correctly?
a) There are five fish swimming in the pond.
b) We need five more chairs because only two are available.
c) The five is my favourite colour.
d) My dog can walk five than my cat.
Answer: a) There are five fish swimming in the pond.
4. Which idiom means something related to "five"?
a) Come to the five
b) Five o'clock shadow
c) Five in a blue moon
d) As sharp as a knife
Answer: b) Five o'clock shadow
5. What is the opposite of "five"?
a) Three
b) Four
c) N/A
d) Six
Answer: c) N/A
