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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Researchers have identified four previously unknown tarantula species in the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, and they turned out to be far more unusual than expected.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Its radio and laser connections to Earth were cut off, leaving the four astronauts alone on the lunar far side for about 40 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The other four stocks were up an average of roughly 220% over the past 12 months.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

If this person instead donated $40,000 to a DAF at the end of 2025, they could take the full deduction, with the DAF distributing the money to the charity over the next four years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But he could move all four limbs, and nothing felt broken, so he decided he was better.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver