Meaning & Definition of word "Fourth"

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.