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50

/ˈfɪf.ti/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The cardinal number that is the product of five and ten; the number equivalent to the sum of forty-nine and one.

Example Sentences:
  • She celebrated her 50th birthday with a large party.
  • The speed limit on this road is 50 miles per hour.
2.adjective

Being the number fifty; amounting to fifty in number.

Example Sentences:
  • There were 50 people waiting in line for the concert tickets.
  • He donated 50 dollars to the local animal shelter.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'fīftig', a compound of 'fīf' (five) and 'tīeg' (a group of ten). It shares a common Germanic root with the German 'fünfzig' and Dutch 'vijftig', reflecting the base-ten counting system common to Indo-European languages.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'fift-y' dollar bill as a 'fist-y' amount of cash.

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Frequently Asked Questions About “50

1. What is the meaning of “50” in English?

In English, 50 (noun) is defined as: “The cardinal number that is the product of five and ten; the number equivalent to the sum of forty-nine and one.”.

2. How do you use “50” in a sentence?

She celebrated her 50th birthday with a large party.

3. What are English synonyms of “50”?

Common synonyms include:half a hundred,l,fifty

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “50”?

Derived from the Old English 'fīftig', a compound of 'fīf' (five) and 'tīeg' (a group of ten). It shares a common Germanic root with the German 'fünfzig' and Dutch 'vijftig', reflecting the base-ten counting system common to Indo-European languages.