Definitions

five

[fahyv] / faɪv /

ADJECTIVE

having five of something

Synonyms

STRONG

quintuple

WEAK

pentagonal pentamerous quinary quinate quinquennial

NOUN

five of something

Synonyms

STRONG

cinque cinquefoil limerick lustrum pentacle pentad pentagon pentagram pentangle quinquennium quintette quintuple quintuplet

WEAK

quincunx quinquennial quintuplets. associatedwords: quinary quintuplicate

Example Sentences

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The Chicago Cubs signed him earlier this month for $175 million over five years.

From The Wall Street Journal

NRW is required by law to publish a report on the state of Wales' natural resources every five years.

From BBC

Lilly the llama was bought as a guard by the farmer to help protect his sheep after a spate of dog attacks in the past five years.

From BBC

The investment is part of Toyota’s plan to invest up to $10 billion in the U.S. over the next five years.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he returned with 1:32 remaining in the first quarter and finished with 29 points, six assists and five rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times