five

noun

\ ˈfīv

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Definition of five

1 : a number that is one more than four — see Table of Numbers

2 fives plural : a British handball game

3 : the fifth in a set or series the five of clubs

4 : something having five units or members especially : a basketball team

5 : a 5-dollar bill

6 : fifteen sense 2

7 : a gesture in which two people slap each other's extended hands (as in greeting or celebration) —usually used in phrases with give or slap So I slapped him five and hugged him.— J. R. Burke

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Examples of five in a Sentence

I get off work at five. The store is open until five.

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After completing each event at state, Sparks and the other Partners competitors exchanged high-fives and hugs with their rivals, just like athletes in every other event. — Matt Tunseth, Anchorage Daily News, "‘He’s got this magical thing’: Track program gives special-needs student a sense of belonging," 7 June 2019 In Los Angeles, teachers and administrators greeted students with smiles, hugs and high-fives. — Amanda Lee Myers, The Seattle Times, "Los Angeles teachers return to classes after reaching deal," 23 Jan. 2019 Cece high-fives and hugs them while Lids literally cowers in a corner. — Annemarie Conte, Woman's Day, "Here's What Happens When a Non-Disney Family Visits Disney World," 7 Nov. 2017 On day one, after checking with the attendance clerk, Cappetto found J in the classroom where she was supposed to be; the pair shared high-fives during a brief chat in the hallway. — Scott Greenstone, The Seattle Times, "For homeless students in rural Washington, just getting to school is hard," 10 Sep. 2018 Three-time champion (2004, 2006, 2010), with eight other top-fives. — Dennis Manoloff, cleveland.com, "Masters 2018: Tee times, schedule, TV, players to watch for PGA Tour's 1st major (photos)," 4 Apr. 2018 Harry also gave high-fives to a group of young attendees. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Had the Sweetest Moments with Kids at the WellChild Awards," 4 Sep. 2018 During that year, performance issues have plagued the game on the base Xbox One, and PUBG is currently sitting at three out of fives stars for reviews in the Microsoft Store. — Tom Warren, The Verge, "PUBG now free on Xbox with PS4 version rumored for next month," 7 Nov. 2018 Well, there were a lot of high-fives, quite honestly. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "If she weren’t hosting ‘Full Frontal,’ Samantha Bee could see herself starting a foundation for refugees," 1 Oct. 2018

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