four

//fɔːr//

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Translation

four

Definition

The number 4, which comes after three and before five. It is a cardinal number used to count items, represent quantities, or indicate position in a sequence. In many cultures, four is associated with stability and balance, such as the four seasons or four cardinal directions. This word is fundamental in mathematics, time (e.g., four o'clock), and daily life (e.g., four legs on a table).

Example

  • She has four apples in her basket.

  • The meeting is scheduled for four o'clock.

  • There are four seasons in a year.

  • He scored four goals in the match.

  • The table has four legs.

  • I need four more chairs for the guests.

  • She divided the cake into four equal pieces.

  • The baby is four months old.

  • He lives on the fourth floor, which is four floors up.

  • The team finished in fourth place, just behind the top three.

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