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fourth
noun \ˈfȯrth\
: number four in a series
: one of four equal parts of something
: the fourth forward gear or speed of a car, truck, etc.
plural fourths \ˈfȯr(th)s\
Full Definition of FOURTH
1
— see number table
2
a : a musical interval embracing four tones of the diatonic scale b : a tone at this interval; specifically : subdominant 1 c : the harmonic combination of two tones a fourth apart
3
: the fourth forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle
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First Known Use of FOURTH
before 12th century
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FOURTH Defined for Kids
1fourth
adjective \ˈfȯrth\
Definition of FOURTH for Kids
: coming right after third
2fourth
noun
Definition of FOURTH for Kids
1
: number four in a series
2
: one of four equal parts
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