57
Definition
- Adjective: Being seven more than fifty; the cardinal number that is the sum of fifty-six and one.
Usage
- The word '57' is a numeral adjective. It is used to describe a specific, countable quantity. It can be used before a noun or on its own to represent that number.
- It is read as "fifty-seven."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The recipe calls for fifty-seven grams of sugar.
- She has collected fifty-seven different stamps.
- The answer to the equation is 57.
Advanced Usage
- As a nominal (noun-like) adjective: When the noun is implied or understood, '57' can function like a noun.
- Out of one hundred, only fifty-seven passed the test. (Implied: fifty-seven people/students)
- In sequential or identification contexts: Used for numbering items, years, or models.
- He drives a classic '57 Chevrolet. (Referring to the model year 1957)
- Please turn to page fifty-seven.
Variants and Related Words
- LVII: The Roman numeral equivalent of 57.
- Fifty-seventh (57th): The ordinal number form, used to indicate position in a sequence.
- She finished in fifty-seventh place.
Synonyms
- Cardinal number between 56 and 58: This is a descriptive synonym, as there is no single English word that is a direct synonym for the number 57.
Different Meanings
- The numeral '57' itself has only one primary meaning as a number. However, it can be used as a brand name, model identifier, or in cultural references (e.g., "Heinz 57" sauce, the 1957 model year of classic cars). In these cases, it derives its meaning from the specific context, not from the number itself.
Adjective
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being seven more than fifty
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