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fourth definition

fourth (fôrt̸h, fōrt̸h)

adjective

  1. preceded by three others in a series; 4th
  2. designating any of the four equal parts of something
  3. designating the forward gear ratio of a motor vehicle next after third gear

Etymology: ME feorthe, ferthe < OE feortha: see four & -th

noun

  1. the one following the third
  2. any of the four equal parts of something;
  3. Music
    1. the fourth tone of an ascending diatonic scale, or a tone three degrees above or below any given tone in such a scale; subdominant
    2. the interval between two such tones, or a combination of them

adverb

in the fourth place, rank, group, etc.

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fourth Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • bottom: The defeat leaves Neston fourth from bottom in the Cheshire County Premier League although they are now mathematically safe from the threat of relegation.

Preposition: on

  • grid: Harris made another good start to race two and moved into sixth position on the track from fourth on the grid.

Modifies a noun

  • quarter: In the fourth quarter of 2001, the number of actions entered was just over 17 % less than the fourth quarter of 2000.

Used with adjective complement

  • finish: Tom Richards also finished fourth in both his finals.

Preposition: in

  • discus: He was also fourth in the discus with 25.8m.
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