sixty-five
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Definition
Adjective: Being five more than sixty; the cardinal number that is equal to 65.
Usage
The word "sixty-five" is used to denote the specific quantity or number 65. It functions as a determiner (e.g., sixty-five people) or a noun (e.g., a total of sixty-five). As an adjective, it describes a noun by specifying this exact amount.
Examples
- She retired at sixty-five years old.
- The final score was sixty-five to sixty.
- There are sixty-five entries in the competition.
Advanced Usage
- "Sixty-five" can be used in hyphenated form when it modifies a noun (e.g., a sixty-five-year-old tradition). When used as a noun itself, it is often written without hyphens.
- In historical or cultural contexts, it can have specific references, such as the age for traditional retirement or the speed limit on some highways.
Variants and Related Words
- 65: The numeric form.
- LXV: The Roman numeral form.
- Sixty-fifth (adj.): Constituting number 65 in a sequence; the ordinal form.
- Example: He celebrated his sixty-fifth birthday.
Synonyms
- 65
- LXV
Related Phrases
- Sixty-five percent (65%): A common percentage expression.
- Example: Sixty-five percent of the voters approved the measure.
Adjective
- being five more than sixty