four Definition
- 1the number equivalent to the product of two and two; one more than three and one less than five
- 2a group or unit of four people or things
Using four: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "four" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I have four siblings.
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The table can seat four people.
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Four is my lucky number.
four Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for four
Phrases with four
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The baby crawled on all fours.
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They traveled to the four corners of the earth to find rare artifacts.
four-letter word
a swear word or taboo word
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He used a four-letter word when he stubbed his toe.
Summary: four in Brief
'Four' [fɔː(r)] is a noun that refers to the number equivalent to the product of two and two, or a group of four people or things. It is commonly used in counting, as in 'I have four siblings,' and in measurements, such as 'The table can seat four people.' The phrase 'on all fours' means on hands and knees, while 'four corners of the earth/world' refers to all parts of the world. 'Four-letter word' denotes a swear word or taboo word.
