Words / A1

FORTH/fɔːθ/

Fourth is 4th — the one after third. Four is the number 4; fourth is the position. Dates: the fourth of May / 4 May in British style. Floor: the fourth floor (British; US often fourth floor too, but ground floor numbering differs). Fourth time / my fourth cup.

Meaning

4th; the one after third.

Examples

• “This is my fourth cup of tea.”
• “She finished fourth in the race.”
• “His birthday is on the fourth of July.”

Good to know

fourth = 4th. four = 4. Dates: the fourth of + month.

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