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four

n.
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈfɔɹ// UK //fˈɔː// four Archaic General-service Informal

n. the number that comes after three and before five. You can write it as a word or as the digit 4.

n. the cardinal number equivalent to the sum of three and one. It functions as a determiner when preceding a noun or as a noun when referring to the digit or the abstract concept.


SIMPLE

There are four chairs in the kitchen.

CONTEXTUAL

The recipe requires four large eggs and two cups of flour to make the cake.

COMPLEX

The quartet performed a series of intricate movements written specifically for four string instruments, showcasing the unique tonal qualities of each.

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Usage

Functions as a determiner before a noun or as a noun in mathematical contexts.

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