Meaning & Definition of word "Four"
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Four
/fɔːr/
noun:
- 1. The number four.
- Example: Four is the smallest composite number.
- 2. A group or set of four.
- Example: The team was made up of a four of skilled players.
adjective:
- 1. Equivalent to the sum of three and one; one less than five.
- Example: She has four apples in her basket.
- 2. Represented by the numeral '4'.
- Example: The number four is often considered lucky in many cultures.
- 3. Designating a group or set of four.
- Example: The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Etymology
From Old English 'feower', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
four-leaf clover:
A rare variation of the common clover, thought to bring good luck.
four corners:
The four extreme points or regions of a place.
the fantastic four:
A popular superhero team in comics.
Related Words
fourfold:
Multiplied by four or consisting of four parts.
fourth:
The position in a sequence that comes after the third.
Slang Meanings of four
Meaning: A four-wheeler or vehicle.
Example Sentence: Hop in my four; we're going to the mall.
Meaning: A group of four people, often friends.
Example Sentence: The four are going out tonight.