fourth

[fɔːθ]

fourth Definition

• 1. constituting number four in a sequence
• 2. one 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!

• Example

  She was the fourth person to arrive at the party.

• Example

  The fourth chapter of the book is the most interesting.

• Example

  He finished in fourth place in the race.

• Example

  I ate a fourth of the pizza.

fourth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fourth

• quadrennial
• quarterly
• 4th

Antonyms for fourth

• first
• second
• third

Phrases with fourth

• fourth estate

  the press; journalists collectively

  Example

  The fourth estate has a responsibility to report the truth.

• fourth wall

  an imaginary wall between the actors on stage and the audience

  Example

  Breaking the fourth wall is a common technique used in modern plays.

• fourth dimension

  a theoretical dimension beyond the three dimensions of space (length, width, and height)

  Example

  The concept of the fourth dimension is difficult to understand.

Origins of fourth

from Old English 'feowertha'

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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.'