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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The research, published in New Contaminants, examined four common types of plastic and compared the chemicals they released with naturally occurring dissolved organic matter found in rivers.

From Science Daily

Marcus Sasser hit four of six from three, all in the second half, to finish with 19 points off the bench.

From Los Angeles Times

"The most positive thing for him is that he is able to stay fit for four or five games in a row now, 90 minutes every time."

From Barron's

Amorim's 3-4-3 system came under scrutiny again after the Portuguese reverted to his favoured formation after playing four at the back against Newcastle.

From Barron's

This year he will be full of festive spirit however, especially in the city he has lived in since he was four.

From BBC