Five (Noun)
Meaning 1
The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- There are five bedrooms in our house, and we can only use four of them right now because one is under renovation.
- If I can finish these last five math problems, I will be able to finally relax for the night.
- Please add five teaspoons of sugar to the tea before stirring and serving it.
- When baking the cake, mix five large eggs in the big mixing bowl to achieve a creamy batter.
- He handed five folded papers with assignments from our students across his table and closed the textbooks slowly afterwards.
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Meaning 2
A team that plays basketball.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The basketball team had a strong five that worked together seamlessly on the court.
- Their five man rotation was deep and talented, with each player bringing a unique skillset.
- The home team's five struggled to defend against the opponents' fast break.
- Coach Johnson emphasized the importance of his starting five being able to communicate effectively on defense.
- The team's five starters combined for over 70 points in the big win over their rivals.