What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “fifth”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “fifth”

The antonyms of fifth are first and last. The antonym first refers to the beginning or initial position, while last refers to the final or end position.

Explore all Antonyms of “fifth”

• first
• last

Definitions and Examples of first, last

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

first

Coming before all others in time, order, or importance.

Example

She was the first person to arrive at the party.

last

Coming after all others in time, order, or importance.

Example

He was the last one to leave the office.

Key Differences: first vs last

• 1. First refers to the beginning or initial position, while fifth refers to the position that comes after the first four.
• 2. Last refers to the final or end position, while fifth refers to the position that comes before the sixth.

Effective Usage of first, last

• 1. Sequencing: Use first and last to describe the beginning and end of a sequence.
• 2. Ranking: Use fifth to describe a position that comes after the first four.
• 3. Comparing: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different positions or orders.

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Remember this!

The antonyms first and last refer to the beginning and end positions respectively, while fifth refers to a position that comes after the first four. Use these words to describe sequencing, ranking, and comparing different positions or orders.