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Fiver - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A fiver is a colloquial term for a five-pound or five-dollar note. It is commonly used in informal contexts to refer to a small amount of money.

fiver

/ˈfaɪvər/ /ˈfaɪvə/

Definition:

A five-dollar bill or the sum of five dollars.

Synonyms:

five-spot, five bucks, five dollars

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

tenner, twenty

Common Collocations:

spare fiver, lend a fiver, earn a fiver, save a fiver, borrow a fiver

Derivatives:

fivers (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "fiver" informally to refer to a small amount of money, often in casual conversation.

Common Phrases:

cost a fiver, worth a fiver, bet a fiver

Etymology:

Derived from "five," referring to the denomination of the currency note or amount.

Examples:

  • 1. Can you lend me a fiver until payday?
  • 2. I found a crumpled fiver in my jacket pocket.
  • 3. She tipped the waiter with a folded fiver.
  • 4. He bet me a fiver I couldn’t finish the race.

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