fifth

[fɪfθ]

fifth Definition

• 1. constituting number five in a sequence; 1 less than sixth
• 2. one of five equal parts of a whole

Using fifth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fifth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  This is the fifth time I've told you to clean your room.

• Example

  She finished fifth in the race.

• Example

  A fifth of the class failed the test.

• Example

  He drank a fifth of whiskey.

fifth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fifth

• quintuplet
• quint
• 5th
• one-fifth

Antonyms for fifth

• first
• last

Phrases with fifth

• the Fifth Amendment

  an amendment to the US Constitution that provides protection for citizens against self-incrimination and double jeopardy

  Example

  The defendant invoked the Fifth Amendment when asked about his involvement in the crime.

• fifth wheel

  a superfluous or unnecessary person or thing

  Example

  I felt like a fifth wheel at the party, since I didn't know anyone there.

• take the fifth

  to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that the answer could incriminate oneself

  Example

  The witness decided to take the fifth when asked about his involvement in the crime.

Origins of fifth

from Old English 'fifte', meaning 'five'

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Summary: fifth in Brief

'Fifth' [fɪfθ] can be used as an adjective or noun to describe the position of number five in a sequence or one of five equal parts of a whole. It can be seen in phrases like 'the Fifth Amendment,' which protects citizens from self-incrimination, and 'fifth wheel,' meaning a superfluous or unnecessary person or thing.