1
: a number that is one more than three see Table of Numbers
2
: the fourth in a set or series
the four of hearts
3
: something having four units or members: such as
a
: a 4-oared racing shell or its crew
b
: 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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Gill hit 11 fours and two sixes with help from Lokesh Rahul, 39 not out off 19 balls.
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13 June 2026
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28 May 2026
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
Eric Walsh, of Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, said his calculations include a 7% maximum interest rate but estimates the actual rate to be in the high threes or low fours.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for four
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“Four.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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