fives
word · lemma: five
Definition
'Fives' is the plural of 'five' and can refer to the number 5 in groups, or to a traditional British ball game, or in slang it can mean a high five (a gesture of celebration).
Usage & Nuances
'Fives' most often appears as a plural for the numeral, rarely as the name of the British handball-like game, and occasionally in slang for 'high five' ("Let's trade fives"). In most cases, be sure you mean more than one five. The sport meaning is old-fashioned and rarely heard outside the UK.
Example Sentences
I have three fives in my hand.
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Can you count the number of fives on this sheet?
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He got two fives on his math test.
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Let's give each other high fives after the game!
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There were lots of fives and tens in the cash register at the end of the day.
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My lucky numbers are all fives!
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