fourth
noun
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Definition of fourth
1
: one that is number four in a series — see Table of Numbers
2a
: a musical interval (see interval sense 2b) embracing four tones of the diatonic scale
c
: the harmonic combination of two tones a fourth apart
3
: the fourth forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle
shifted into fourth
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Examples of fourth in a Sentence
cut the cake into fourths
She drank a fourth of the bottle.
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More Definitions for fourth
fourth
noun
English Language Learners Definition of fourth
: number four in a series
: one of four equal parts of something
: the fourth forward gear or speed of a car, truck, etc.
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fourth
adjective
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Kids Definition of fourth
(Entry 1 of 2)
: coming right after third
fourth
nounKids Definition of fourth (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: number four in a series
2
: one of four equal parts
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