Definitions

four

[fawr, fohr] / fɔr, foʊr /

ADJECTIVE

having four of something

Synonyms

STRONG

quadruple quadruplicate quaternary tetrad

WEAK

quadrigeminal quadripartite quadrivial quaternate

NOUN

four of something

Synonyms

STRONG

quadrivium quadrumvirate quadruple quadruplet quadruplets quartet quartette quaternary quaternion quaternity tetrad tetralogy

WEAK

quadrigeminal quadripartition

Example Sentences

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Australia had its best-ever World Cup four years ago in Qatar, winning twice and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

According to Fundstrat, the IPO is already oversubscribed by about four times, and could move up to 10 times by Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The English players were still stewing four minutes later when Maradona proved that he was more than just a cheat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While it looks bad at the moment, Sale can take solace in the fact that all of this season's Prem top four have had bleak years in the recent past.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Behind them, but not with them, came a stagecoach escorted by four or five horsemen.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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