fifth

[fifth, fith] / fɪfθ, fɪθ /

ADJECTIVE

having five of something

Synonyms

WEAK

quinary quinquennial quintan

Example Sentences

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The research body found that subsidies help the supported companies gain market share from their rivals, driving a little more than a fifth of the gains seen between 2005 and 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Gavin Grahovac tagged Johnson for a monstrous solo home run to cut USC’s lead to 9-2 in the fifth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Dutchman, 47, won the Premier League title in his first campaign but was dismissed by the club's hierarchy after the Reds finished fifth in the league this season, 25 points behind champions Arsenal.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The new orders Index expanded for the fifth consecutive month after four straight readings in contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

A few years after that they skipped me over fifth grade as well.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson