four
word
/ˈfɔɹ/
FOR
/fˈɔː/
FAW
Definition
The number 4, which comes after three and before five. It is used to count or describe quantity.
Usage & Nuances
A basic number used in everyday counting. Often appears in expressions like 'four seasons', 'four directions', and 'four corners'. Do not confuse with 'for' (preposition) in pronunciation.
Spanish: cuatroPortuguese (BR): quatroPortuguese (PT): quatroChinese (Simplified): 四Chinese (Traditional): 四Hindi: चारArabic: أربعةBengali: চারRussian: четыреJapanese: 四Vietnamese: bốnKorean: 넷Turkish: dörtUrdu: چارIndonesian: empat
Example Sentences
I have four apples in my bag.
basic
There are four chairs around the table.
basic
She will arrive in four days.
basic
They bought four tickets for the concert last night.
natural
Can you believe there are only four episodes left in this series?
natural
Well, that makes four of us who can't come to the party.
natural