Meaning & Definition of word "Fourth"

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    Fourth

    /fɔːrθ/

    noun:

    • 1. the person or thing in the fourth position.
      • Example: The fourth of the group was the most outspoken.
    • 2. one of four equal parts.
      • Example: He divided the cake into fourths to share with his friends.

    adjective:

    • 1. constituting number four in a sequence; the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number four.
      • Example: She finished in fourth place in the race.
    • 2. being one of four equal parts.
      • Example: He drank a fourth of the bottle before realizing it was empty.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English 'fēorða', related to the number four.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fourth wall:

    A metaphorical wall between the actors in a performance and the audience.

    fourth of July:

    A national holiday in the United States celebrating independence.

    fourth estate:

    The press or media, regarded as a significant player in politics.

    Related Words

    fourthly:

    Adverb form of fourth, indicating the fourth point in a sequence.

    fourthness:

    The state or quality of being fourth.

    Slang Meanings of fourth

    Meaning: Slang used to refer to a fourth of something, often in a casual context.

    Example Sentence: I only got a fourth of the slice left.

    Meaning: Informal reference to the fourth member in a group.

    Example Sentence: He's the fourth wheel in that relationship.