Synonyms for

Fifth

Verb / fɪfθ / / fɪθ / Another word for fifth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fifth is a term used to describe something that comes after the fourth in a series or sequence.

Synonyms & similar words

th fifthpart twentypercent onefifth 5th next-to-last penultimate quintessential subsequent ordinal sequential successive following second-to-last consecutive alternate alternate other next later succeeding ensuing posterior after

Synonyms by register

Formal

quintile ordinal

Informal

fiver

Literary

pentad

Antonyms

first second third fourth last final

Common collocations

  • fifth element
  • fifth amendment
  • fifth gear
  • fifth column
  • fifth place
  • fifth edition
  • fifth century

Word family

noun fifth
adjective fifth
adverb fifthly

Usage note

As an ordinal number, 'fifth' refers to the position in a sequence. It can also refer to one of five equal parts.

Example sentences

  1. I am the fifth child in my family.
  2. We are going to play a game where we count to the fifth number.
  3. The fifth grade is the last grade in elementary school.
  4. The fifth place winner gets a bronze medal.
  5. This is the fifth time I've eaten pizza this week.

Quotes

  • I would rather be fifth in a race than win it by taking drugs. - Marty Liquori
  • The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after. - Newton D. Baker
  • The fifth freedom is freedom from ignorance. - Lyndon B. Johnson

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