Meaning of Fourth
In simple words: The number 4 in a sequence, or the position after third.
Fourth in a sentence
- Today is the fourth (of May).
- the fourth century BC
- It's her fourth birthday.
- My office is on the fourth floor.
- It's the fourth time that I've been to America.
- Her mother had just given birth to another child, her fourth.
- the world’s fourth-largest oil exporter
- He finished fourth in the race.
- Edward IV *(= Edward the Fourth)*
How to use Fourth
Used to describe the position in a sequence. Commonly used in both written and spoken language. Not typically used in very formal contexts as a noun (e.g., 'fourth place').
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'four' plus 'th' at the end — 4th is the fourth.
Related words
Collocations with Fourth
- fourth of July
- fourth grade
- fourth place
- fourth chapter
- fourth dimension
Synonyms for Fourth
- fourthly
- fourth part
- one-fourth
Common mistakes with Fourth
- Confusing 'fourth' with 'forty' in pronunciation.
- Using 'fourth' to refer to quantity rather than position.
- Misspelling as 'forth'.
Fourth appears in
Fourth in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الرابع
الرقم 4 في تسلسل، أو الموقع بعد الثالث.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চতুর্থ
একটি ক্রমের ৪ নম্বর, বা তৃতীয়ের পরের অবস্থান।
- GermanDeutsch
Viertens
Die Zahl 4 in einer Reihenfolge oder die Position nach der dritten.
- SpanishEspañol
Cuarto
El número 4 en una secuencia, o la posición después del tercero.
- Persianفارسی
چهارم
عدد ۴ در یک توالی، یا موقعیت بعد از سوم.
- FrenchFrançais
Quatrième
Le numéro 4 dans une séquence, ou la position après le troisième.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चौथा
किसी क्रम में चौथा नंबर, या तीसरे के बाद की स्थिति।
- ItalianItaliano
Quarto
Il numero 4 in una sequenza, o la posizione dopo il terzo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quarto
O número 4 numa sequência, ou a posição depois de terceiro.
- RussianРусский
Четвертый
Число 4 в последовательности или позиция после третьей.
- Urduاردو
چوتھا
ترتیب میں چوتھا نمبر، یا تیسرے کے بعد کی پوزیشن۔
- Chinese中文
第四
在一个序列中的数字4,或在第三之后的位置。
More words like Fourth
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Fourth
What does Fourth mean?
The number 4 in a sequence, or the position after third.
What is the definition of Fourth?
4th
How do you use Fourth in a sentence?
Today is the fourth (of May).
Can you give another example of Fourth?
the fourth century BC
What are synonyms for Fourth?
Common alternatives include fourthly, fourth part, one-fourth.
What is the opposite of Fourth?
Opposite meanings include first, second, third.
What words go with Fourth?
It commonly pairs with fourth of July, fourth grade, fourth place, fourth chapter, fourth dimension.
What are common mistakes when using Fourth?
Confusing 'fourth' with 'forty' in pronunciation. Using 'fourth' to refer to quantity rather than position. Misspelling as 'forth'.
How do you pronounce Fourth?
US: /["/fɔːrθ/"]/, UK: /["/fɔːθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fourth?
Used to describe the position in a sequence. Commonly used in both written and spoken language. Not typically used in very formal contexts as a noun (e.g., 'fourth place').
What CEFR level is Fourth?
"Fourth" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.






