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    Forties

    /ˈfɔːrtiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The decade or period of years from thirty to forty (30-39 years of age).
    She felt more confident and vibrant in her forties than she ever did in her thirties.
    The years of a person’s life from 40 to 49.
    He accomplished many great things in his forties, including starting his own business.
    The range of numbers from 40 to 49.
    The temperature was in the forties all week, but it dropped to the thirties over the weekend.

    Etymology

    The word 'forties' is derived from the numeral 'forty' with the plural suffix '-ies.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the big four-oh:
    Referring to turning 40 years old.
    in one's forties:
    Referring to someone between the ages of 40 and 49.
    life begins at forty:
    A saying implying that life becomes more enjoyable at the age of 40.

    Related Words

    forty
    The numeric value representing 40.
    fifties
    The age range from 50 to 59 or the decade of the 1950s.
    thirties
    The age range from 30 to 39 or the decade of the 1930s.

    Slang Meanings

    Middle age
    Now that I'm in my forties, I feel I have more wisdom.
    An era of personal reinvention
    People often see their forties as a time to start anew.