500
|five-hun-dred|
A1
/faɪv ˈhʌndrəd/
five hundred
Etymology
Etymology Information
'500' originates from the Old English word 'fīf hund,' where 'fīf' meant 'five' and 'hund' meant 'hundred.'
Historical Evolution
'fīf hund' transformed into the Middle English word 'five hundred,' and eventually became the modern English word '500.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'five times one hundred,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the number following 499 and preceding 501.
The stadium can hold up to 500 people.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41