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next after the third: her fourth helping of dessert
Not to be confused with:forth – forward, as in back and forth; outward; onward: go forth and multiply

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F0270300 (fôrth)n.1. The ordinal number matching the number four in a series.2. One of four equal parts.3. Music a. A tone four degrees above or below a given tone in a diatonic scale.b. The interval between two such tones.c. The harmonic combination of these tones.d. The subdominant of a scale or key.4. The transmission gear or gear ratio used to produce forward speeds next higher to those of third in a motor vehicle.5. Fourth The Fourth of July; Independence Day. Used with the: went to a parade on the Fourth.

[Middle English fourthe, from Old English fēortha; see k^wetwer- in Indo-European roots.]

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(fɔːθ) adj (usually prenominal) 1. a. coming after the third in order, position, time, etc. Often written: 4thb. (as noun): the fourth in succession. 2. (Automotive Engineering) denoting the fourth forward ratio of a gearbox in motor vehiclesn3. (Music, other) music a. the interval between one note and another four notes away from it counting inclusively along the diatonic scaleb. one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other. See also perfect⁹, interval⁵, diminished²4. (Automotive Engineering) the fourth forward ratio of a gearbox in a motor vehicle: he changed into fourth as soon as he had passed me. 5. (Mathematics) a less common word for quarter²advafter the third person, position, event, etcsentence connectoras the fourth point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument

fourth

(fɔrθ, foʊrθ)

adj. 1. next after the third; being the ordinal number for four. 2. being one of four equal parts. 3. pertaining to the gear transmission ratio at which the drive shaft speed is greater than that of third gear for a given engine crankshaft speed. n. 4. a fourth part, esp. of one (¼). 5. the fourth member of a series. 6. a. a musical interval encompassing four diatonic degrees. b. a tone at this interval. c. the harmonic combination of two tones a fourth apart. 7. fourth gear. 8. the Fourth, Independence Day; the Fourth of July. adv. 9. in the fourth place; fourthly. [before 950; Middle English fourthe, Old English fēowertha. See four, -th²] fourth′ly, adv.

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Noun	1.	fourth - following the third position; number four in a countable seriesrank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"
	2.	fourth - one of four equal parts; "a quarter of a pound"fourth part, one-fourth, one-quarter, quarter, quartern, twenty-five percentcommon fraction, simple fraction - the quotient of two integers
	3.	fourth - the musical interval between one note and another four notes away from itmusical interval, interval - the difference in pitch between two notes
Adj.	1.	fourth - coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude; "the quaternary period of geologic time extends from the end of the tertiary period to the present"4th, quaternaryordinal - being or denoting a numerical order in a series; "ordinal numbers"; "held an ordinal rank of seventh"
Adv.	1.	fourth - in the fourth place; "fourthly, you must pay the rent on the first of the month"fourthly

Translations

第四四分之一

four

(foː) noun1. the number or figure 4. 四2. the age of 4. 四岁 adjective1. 4 in number. 四个（人或物）的 2. aged 4. 四岁的four- having four (of something). a four-man team. 有四（人）的 fourth noun1. one of four equal parts. 四分之一2. (also adjective) the last of four (people, things etc); the next after the third. 第四ˈfoursome noun a group of four people, especially for playing games, eg golf. We'll play in a foursome.四人一组ˈfour-year-old noun a person or animal that is four years old. 四岁 adjective (of a person, animal or thing) that is four years old. 四岁的on all fours on hands and knees. He went up the steep path on all fours. 匍匐，爬行

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break the fourth wall

Of fiction, especially theater, film, or television, to break the illusion of separation between the audience and the fiction itself, either intentionally or unintentionally. Taken originally from theater, in which the fourth wall describes the invisible "wall" that stands between the audience and the stage. We were enjoying the play, but one of the actors kept breaking the fourth wall by glaring at the audience any time someone made any noise. I love shows that break the fourth wall—it makes me feel like I'm in on the joke.See also: break, fourth, wall

the Fourth Estate

The people and organizations that report the news, or news journalism as a whole, regarded as having palpable but unofficial political influence. One must never forget the sway held by members of the Fourth Estate—if we want public support, then we need the press on our side.See also: estate, fourth

fourth wall joke

In fiction, especially theater, film, or television, a joke that intentionally draws attention to the illusion of separation between the audience and the fiction itself. I love it when a TV show throws in a good fourth wall joke—I think it's fun being in on the humor like that.See also: fourth, joke, wall

fourth wall

The imaginary barrier separating performers in a TV show, film, or play from the audience. I hate those shows that break the fourth wall—I don't want to feel like the characters are having a conversation with me! Stay in character and don't break the fourth wall!See also: fourth, wall

venture forth

1. To move forward, especially in a courageous but cautious or wary manner. The explorers ventured forth, hoping to find the remains of the ancient civilization in the dense jungle. Before we venture forth, I suggest we all check that we have adequate supplies.2. To proceed with some action or undertaking despite potential obstacles or dangers. Now that you have completed your degrees, you are all ready to venture forth into the world and truly begin the rest of your lives!See also: forth, venture

venture forth

1. Fig. to set out; to go forward; to go out cautiously. George ventured forth into the night. I think I will venture forth. It looks safe. 2. Fig. to go forth bravely. Let us venture forth and conquer the enemy. We will arm ourselves and venture forth against our foe.See also: forth, venture

the fourth estate

the press; the profession of journalism. The three traditional Estates of the Realm (the Crown, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons) are now viewed as having been joined by the press, which is regarded as having equal power. As early as 1843 Lord Macaulay stated: ‘The gallery in which the reporters sit has become a fourth estate of the realm’.See also: estate, fourth

venture forth

v. To proceed despite possible danger or risk: After the storm subsided, we ventured forth to assess the damage.See also: forth, venture

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noun following the third position

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noun one of four equal parts

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noun the musical interval between one note and another four notes away from it

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adj coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude

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adv in the fourth place

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