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Meaning of "fives" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIVES

fives  [faɪvz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIVES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fives is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIVES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fives

Fives is an English sport believed to derive from the same origins as many racquet sports. In fives, a ball is propelled against the walls of a special court using a gloved or bare hand as though it were a racquet.

Definition of fives in the English dictionary

The definition of fives in the dictionary is a ball game similar to squash but played with bats or the hands.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIVES


archives
ˈɑːkaɪvz
chives
ˈtʃaɪvz
drawknives
ˈdrɔːˌnaɪvz
hives
haɪvz
housewives
ˈhaʊsˌwaɪvz
Ives
aɪvz
knives
naɪvz
lives
laɪvz
midwives
ˈmɪdˌwaɪvz
oldwives
ˈəʊldˌwaɪvz
paperknives
ˈpeɪpəˌnaɪvz
penknives
ˈpennaɪvz
pocketknives
ˈpɒkɪtˌnaɪvz
spaewives
ˈspeɪˌwaɪvz
wives
waɪvz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIVES

five-by-five
five-day week
five-door
five-eighth
five-faced bishop
five-finger
five-o´clock shadow
five-pin bowling
five-spot
five-star
five-star hotel
five-star restaurant
five-year
Five-Year Plan
fivefold
fivepence
fivepenny
fivepins
fiver
fix

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIVES

alewives
butter knives
case knives
combat knives
derivatives
dinner knives
Dives
fish knives
House of Representatives
Maldives
Member of the House of Representatives
Mount of Olives
Olives
palette knives
putty knives
Republic of Maldives
sound archives
steak knives
where one lives
Young Conservatives

Synonyms and antonyms of fives in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fives» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIVES

Find out the translation of fives to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fives from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fives» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

五岁以下儿童
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cinco
570 millions of speakers

English

fives
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

fives
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأطفال دون سن الخامسة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пятерок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fives
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফাইভস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cinq ans
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fives
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fünfer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ファイブズ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyenengake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

fives
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஐந்து பேர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Fives
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iki veya beş kişiyle oynanan top oyunu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cinque
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

piątki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

п´ятірок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de cinci
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πεντάρια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

twintigs
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

femmor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

femmere
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fives

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIVES»

The term «fives» is very widely used and occupies the 16.752 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIVES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fives

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3 QUOTES WITH «FIVES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fives.
1
E. F. Benson
To most boys with growing limbs and swelling sinews, physical activity is a natural instinct, and there is no need to drive them into the football field or the fives court: they go there because they like it, and there is no need to make games compulsory for them.
2
Kurt Busch
I feel like we're a very good top-10 car, but we really have to work hard and find a unique way to get these top fives.
3
Mickey Cohen
I got a kick out of having a big bankroll in my pocket. Even if I only made a couple hundred dollars, I'd always keep it in fives and tens so it'd look big.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIVES»

Discover the use of fives in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fives and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Best of Fives for Dentistry
This text contains over 350 questions and answers with teaching notes and comprehensive explanations. Subject-based organisation allows students to concentrate on their weaker areas.
Douglas Hammond, 2009
2
Basic Montessori: Learning Activities For Under-Fives
Discusses Montessori's life and educational theories, and describes activities involved with the senses, language, mathematics, geography, biology, and history
David Gettman, 1987
3
A Bunch of Fives
'This is writing of complete integrity and honesty' Paul Bailey Since the 1990 publication of her first collection, Four Bare Legs in a Bed, Helen Simpson has been hailed as one of the best short story writers at work in the world today.
Helen Simpson, 2012
4
Structure in Fives: Designing Effective Organizations
Here's a guide that shows managers how to choose the best organizational design for their business from five basic structures identified by the author.
Henry Mintzberg, 1983
5
Under Fives Alive!
This book inlcudes an aim; ideas for setting the scene and providing atmosphere; ideas for acting out the theme in play; a biblical link and another non-Bible story; questions; and craft activities, rhymes, drama and movement.
Jane Farley, Eileen Goddard, Judy Jarvis, 1997
6
Hands Down: Counting by Fives
Teaches young children to count by five using their hands as examples.
Michael Dahl, 2006
7
Planning an Appropriate Curriculum for the Under Fives: A ...
Fully and completely revised and updated in line with the review of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the latest research evidence, this book covers all aspects of the curriculum including: The areas of learning and development; ...
Rosemary Rodger, 2004
8
Active Learning for Fives
This publication has over 500 activities for children 60 - 72 months old. The activities are easy to read and do with one child or a small group.
Debby Cryer, Adele Richardson Ray, 1996
9
Under Fives - Alive and Kicking!
Contains ideas and resources for those who work with the under fives Each of the four-page sessions in this book include: an aim, with full explanation; ideas for setting the scene; play ideas; a Bible link; questions to provoke thought and ...
Jane Farley, Judy Jarvis, Eileen Goddard, 1999
10
Cleaning Up the Park: Learning to Count by Fives
1 Copy of 1 BookMath that students can relate to!This full-color, photo-illustrated math reader seamlessly integrates Math with the curriculum areas of Science and Social Studies.
Jane Snyder, Zachary Williams, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIVES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fives is used in the context of the following news items.
1
High-fives all around
I would like to thank all of the volunteers, coaches, parents, and athletes for another great Special Olympics Summer Games at Stillwater High ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
2
Friday Fives: Best Rutgers Football Uniforms
To help with your withdrawal of football, we're introducing a new series that ranks various aspects of Rutgers Football leading up to the season ... «On The Banks, Jul 15»
3
Debate continues over under-fives ban at The Waterfront pub, Barton
"There is a large proportion of people who will go more because there aren't any under-fives. "I have two children and I think there is a place for ... «Burton Mail, Jul 15»
4
Parents angered at decision to ban under-fives from East …
The news that under-fives were banned from the premises all together provoked more anger. Darren Boden, 43, of Tutbury, spoke of his ... «Uttoxeter Advertiser, Jul 15»
5
High fives for Sachin as Nayee claim 2nd win
Crawley Nayee bowler Sachin Parekh orchestrated a brilliant six-wicket victory over West Wittering at Bewbush Pavilion. Sachin took five for 39 ... «Crawley Observer, Jul 15»
6
Close match goes High Fives way- Darts
Sorry to report that this is “Pegout Pete's” last report for the season as he is heading back to the mainland in two weeks' time. Geoff would like to ... «The Islander, Jul 15»
7
High fives (July 9)
Contest winners: Grant County 4-H held their county indoor contests on June 9. 4-H participants competed in the various contests. Livestock: ... «Silver City Sun-News, Jul 15»
8
High fives: England cricket captain joins Welsh cathedral choir
On the morning of the first Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff, the England captain Alistair Cook has let it be known that he as agreed to be ... «Slipped Disc, Jul 15»
9
Top Fives for 2015: Opposing Quarterbacks
... them, unless it be in the Big Ten Championship. To continue the top fives series (link), here are the best quarterbacks they will need to face. «247Sports, Jul 15»
10
Fives edge out Harlow Town in Shepherd Neame League Cup last …
COMPLETING a disappointing weekend, Harlow Town missed out on a place in the Shepherd Neame Essex League Cup semi- final when ... «Harlow Star, Jul 15»

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