Definition of "five" in Englisch

numeral

1. A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.

2. Describing a group or set with five elements.

noun

1. The digit/figure 5.

   • He wrote a five followed by four zeroes.

2. A banknote with a denomination of five units of currency. See also fiver.

   • Can anyone here change a five?

3. Anything measuring five units, as length.

   • All the fives are over there in the corner, next to the fours.

4. A person who is five years old.

   • The fives and sixes will have a snack first, then the older kids.

5. Five o'clock.

   • See you at five.

6. A short rest, especially one of five minutes.

   • Take five, soldier.

7. (basketball) A basketball team, club or lineup.