five
/faɪv/
noun
The number of fingers on one hand
“I have five fingers on each hand.”
חמש
Five is a noun in the numbers category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "The number of fingers on one hand" In Hebrew, five translates to חמש.
Example Sentences
- A starfish has five arms that grow back if one is lost.
- She gave her friend a high five after winning the race.
- There are five fingers on each of your hands.
Did You Know? Humans have five fingers and five toes on each hand and foot, which is why we count in groups of five and ten — it is very natural for us! Starfish have five arms, and many flowers have exactly five petals. In basketball, there are five players on each team.
Common Word Combinations
high fivefive starfive sensestake five
Related Words
fifthpentagonquintethandful
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