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.