four — the number 4; one more than three
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the number 4; one more than three
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it has four lives left after using up five already.
- I need four cups of coffee to function like a normal human being.
- The test has four sections: reading, listening, speaking, and crying.
four
NOUN[/fɔːr/]
the number 4; one more than three
Four kids race to grab four cupcakes from the birthday tray.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Four derives from Proto-Germanic *fedwōr, which evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root *kwetwor-. This ancient cardinal number is attested across nearly all European languages, reflecting its origin in the earliest stages of Indo-European linguistic development.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic *fedwōr → Old English fēower → Middle English four. The word represents a direct phonetic evolution through sound shifts characteristic of Germanic language development, with the initial consonant cluster weakening and vowels shifting according to regular phonetic patterns.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it has four lives left after using up five already.”
“I need four cups of coffee to function like a normal human being.”
“The test has four sections: reading, listening, speaking, and crying.”
“She bought four apples for the pie.”
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