four

noun

ˈfȯr

: a number that is one more than three see Table of Numbers

: the fourth in a set or series

the four of hearts

: something having four units or members: such as

: a 4-oared racing shell or its crew

: a 4-cylinder engine or automobile

four adjective

four pronoun, plural in construction

Examples of four in a Sentence

“What time is it?” “It's four.” I leave each day at four.

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At the Senate’s usual plodding pace, passing a single spending bill takes a week, at best — let alone the four that must pass by next Friday to prevent a partial shutdown. —

Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2024 The Cavs, based on their net rating, maybe should be closer to the East’s top-four instead of step back. —

Chris Manning, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023 Its balanced chassis is complemented by a punchy turbo-four that hits above its weight class, offering power delivery that feels more like a beefy V-6. —

Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2023 The big four who top the list are symbols of the change: 1. —

Alan Murray, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for four