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Forty

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfɔːti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfɔːrti/"]/

Meaning of Forty

40

In simple words: The number 40.

Forty in a sentence

• She just turned forty last week.
• There are forty students in the class.
• The recipe calls for forty grams of sugar.

How to use Forty

Use 'forty' in both spoken and written contexts when referring to the number 40. It is not used in formal documents where numerals are preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Sounds like 'four tea' — imagine four cups of tea.

Related words

Collocations with Forty

• forty years old
• forty percent
• forty dollars

Synonyms for Forty

• four ten
• 4-0
• XL

Opposites of Forty

• zero
• none

Common mistakes with Forty

• 'Fourty' is a common misspelling.
• Confused with 'forty' and 'fourteen'.
• Use of 'forty' as an ordinal number instead of a cardinal number.

Frequently asked questions about Forty

What does Forty mean?

The number 40.

What is the definition of Forty?

40

How do you use Forty in a sentence?

She just turned forty last week.

Can you give another example of Forty?

There are forty students in the class.

What are synonyms for Forty?

Common alternatives include four ten, 4-0, XL.

What is the opposite of Forty?

Opposite meanings include zero, none.

What words go with Forty?

It commonly pairs with forty years old, forty percent, forty dollars.

What are common mistakes when using Forty?

'Fourty' is a common misspelling. Confused with 'forty' and 'fourteen'. Use of 'forty' as an ordinal number instead of a cardinal number.

How do you pronounce Forty?

US: /["/ˈfɔːrti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɔːti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Forty?

Use 'forty' in both spoken and written contexts when referring to the number 40. It is not used in formal documents where numerals are preferred.

What CEFR level is Forty?

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