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What is another word for the Fifth?

Pronunciation: [ðə fˈɪfθ] (IPA)

The phrase "the Fifth" can refer to several different concepts, including a musical interval, a particular amendment to the US Constitution, and a specific day in a series of events or occurrences. When trying to express these ideas in different ways, there are a variety of synonyms that may be useful. For example, "the perfect fifth" can be used to describe the musical interval between two notes that are seven half-steps apart. "The Fifth Amendment" can be referred to as "the right to remain silent" or "the privilege against self-incrimination." Finally, "the fifth day" or "day five" can be used in place of "the Fifth" to describe the fifth day of a week or a set of chronological events.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • Although, I am proud of all my Symphonies as they all have something special to say, my particular favourite is the Fifth. As the great Mahler expert Donald Mitchell said that if Mahler had written another Symphony, it would have been my Fifth!
    Malcolm Arnold
  • I want to warn against the Fifth Column which is trying to hinder our free way of life in Holland.
    Theo Van Gogh
  • The "takings" clause of the Fifth Amendment is for conservatives what the equal protection clause of the 14th is for liberals.
    Michael Kinsley
  • The splendid empire of Charles the Fifth was erected upon the grave of liberty.
    John Lothrop Motley
  • He has called for a repeal of the Fifth Amendment as it affects the right of private property.
    Dixie Lee Ray

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