five

/faɪv/

/faɪv/

Other forms: fives

Definitions of five

1. noun

   the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
   synonyms: 5, Little Phoebe, Phoebe, V, cinque, fin, fivesome, pentad, quint, quintet, quintuplet

   type of:

   digit, figure

   one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
2. adjective

   being one more than four
   synonyms: 5, v

   cardinal

   being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
3. noun

   a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips
   synonyms: five-spot

   type of:

   dice, die

   a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

   domino

   a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots

   spot

   a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
4. noun

   a team that plays basketball
   synonyms: basketball team

   type of:

   squad, team

   a cooperative unit (especially in sports)