Four

/fɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The number four.
Four is the smallest composite number.
A group or set of four.
The team was made up of a four of skilled players.
adjective
Equivalent to the sum of three and one; one less than five.
She has four apples in her basket.
Represented by the numeral '4'.
The number four is often considered lucky in many cultures.
Designating a group or set of four.
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

A four-wheeler or vehicle.
Hop in my four; we're going to the mall.
A group of four people, often friends.
The four are going out tonight.