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Four

🇬🇧 UK /["/fɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fɔːr/"]/

Meaning of Four

The number 4; a quantity equaling three plus one.

In simple words: The number 4.

Four in a sentence

• I have four apples in my basket.
• She lives in a four-bedroom house.
• The team scored four goals in the match.
• They need four volunteers for the project.
• Four is a perfect square of two.

How to use Four

Use 'four' in counting or describing quantity. Avoid in highly formal contexts where numerals are typically spelled out (e.g. in legal documents).

Grammar pattern

number + standalone

Memory hint

Four looks like a table with four legs, keeping it stable.

Related words

Collocations with Four

• four seasons
• four corners
• four directions

Synonyms for Four

• fourth
• quadruple
• quartet

Opposites of Four

• one
• two
• three

Common mistakes with Four

• Saying 'fore' instead of 'four' when referring to the number.
• Confusing 'four' with 'for' in sentences.

Frequently asked questions about Four

What does Four mean?

The number 4.

What is the definition of Four?

The number 4; a quantity equaling three plus one.

How do you use Four in a sentence?

I have four apples in my basket.

Can you give another example of Four?

She lives in a four-bedroom house.

What are synonyms for Four?

Common alternatives include fourth, quadruple, quartet.

What is the opposite of Four?

Opposite meanings include one, two, three.

What words go with Four?

It commonly pairs with four seasons, four corners, four directions.

What are common mistakes when using Four?

Saying 'fore' instead of 'four' when referring to the number. Confusing 'four' with 'for' in sentences.

How do you pronounce Four?

US: /["/fɔːr/"]/, UK: /["/fɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Four?

Use 'four' in counting or describing quantity. Avoid in highly formal contexts where numerals are typically spelled out (e.g. in legal documents).

What CEFR level is Four?

"Four" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.