fourth Definition
- 1constituting number four in a sequence
- 2one of four equal parts of something
Using fourth: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fourth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was the fourth person to arrive at the party.
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The fourth chapter of the book is the most interesting.
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He finished in fourth place in the race.
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I ate a fourth of the pizza.
fourth Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for fourth
Phrases with fourth
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The fourth estate has a responsibility to report the truth.
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Breaking the fourth wall is a common technique used in modern plays.
a theoretical dimension beyond the three dimensions of space (length, width, and height)
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The concept of the fourth dimension is difficult to understand.
Origins of fourth
from Old English 'feowertha'
Summary: fourth in Brief
The term 'fourth' [fɔːθ] can be used as an adjective or a noun to describe the number four in a sequence or one of four equal parts of something. It can be used in phrases like 'fourth estate,' referring to the press, and 'fourth wall,' describing an imaginary boundary between actors and the audience. The term also appears in scientific concepts like 'fourth dimension.'
