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fifty

 

[ ˈfɪfti ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

number

The number that is equal to ten times five.

Synonyms

five tens, half a hundred

Examples of usage

  • There are fifty states in the United States.
  • He scored fifty points in the game.
Context #2 | Noun

age

The age of fifty years old.

Synonyms

golden age, half-century

Examples of usage

  • She celebrated her fiftieth birthday last week.
  • At fifty, he decided to start a new career.
Context #3 | Noun

money

A fifty-dollar bill.

Synonyms

fifty-dollar note, half C

Examples of usage

  • He handed her a fifty for the concert tickets.
  • The cost of the item was fifty dollars.

Translations

Translations of the word "fifty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cinquenta

🇮🇳 पचास

🇩🇪 fünfzig

🇮🇩 lima puluh

🇺🇦 п'ятдесят

🇵🇱 pięćdziesiąt

🇯🇵 五十

🇫🇷 cinquante

🇪🇸 cincuenta

🇹🇷 elli

🇰🇷 오십

🇸🇦 خمسون

🇨🇿 padesát

🇸🇰 päťdesiat

🇨🇳 五十

🇸🇮 petdeset

🇮🇸 fimmtíu

🇰🇿 елу

🇬🇪 ორმოცი

🇦🇿 əlli

🇲🇽 cincuenta

Etymology

The word 'fifty' originated from Old English 'fiftig', which is a combination of 'fif' (five) and '-tig' (group of ten). The concept of fifty has been significant in various cultures and traditions, often symbolizing a halfway point or a milestone. In mathematics, fifty is a cardinal number and a multiple of five. It has been used in counting, age representation, and monetary value, making it a versatile and common term in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,621, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.