fourth

• Прилагательное, используемое для обозначения позиции в последовательности, следующей за третьей и перед пятой.

An adjective used to indicate the position in a sequence that comes after third and before fifth.

1. Position in sequenceA1formal

   Coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position, time, or degree.

   Четвёртый

   • She finished in fourth place in the race.
   • The fourth chapter of the book is the most exciting.
   • He was the fourth person to arrive at the party.

   Synonymsquaternary

• Наречие, означающее «на четвёртой позиции» или «после третьего». Используется для указания порядка, последовательности или ранга в списке или ряду.

An adverb meaning "in the fourth position" or "after the third." It is used to indicate order, sequence, or rank in a list or series.

1. In the fourth positionB1formal

   Used to introduce the fourth point in a sequence or list.

   В-четвёртых

   • Fourth, we will discuss the budget allocation.
   • She finished fourth in the competition.
   • Fourth on the agenda is the new marketing strategy.

   Synonymsfourthly

• Существительное, обозначающее позицию или элемент, следующий за третьим в последовательности, или одну из четырёх равных частей целого, или музыкальный интервал, охватывающий четыре ступени диатонической гаммы.

A noun referring to the position or item that comes after the third in a sequence, or one of four equal parts of a whole, or a musical interval spanning four diatonic scale degrees.

1. Position in a sequenceA1formal

   The item or person that comes after the third in a series.

   Четвёртый

   • He finished fourth in the race.
   • She was the fourth to arrive at the party.
   • The fourth chapter of the book is the most exciting.

2. FractionA2formal

   One of four equal parts of a whole; a quarter.

   Доля

   • She ate a fourth of the pizza.
   • A fourth of the students passed the exam.
   • The recipe calls for a fourth of a cup of sugar.

   Synonymsquarter

3. Musical intervalB2formal

   The interval between two notes that are four diatonic scale degrees apart.

   Кварта

   • The song begins with a perfect fourth interval.
   • He played a fourth on the piano.
   • The harmony uses a series of fourths.

• Количественное числительное, обозначающее четыре предмета, лица или единицы счёта; также используется как существительное, определитель или местоимение

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of four units; the fourth positive integer following three; the first composite number that is also a perfect square (2²). Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of four), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 4A1formal

   Used to denote a quantity of four persons or things; the fourth positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; the first composite number that is also a perfect square (2×2); represents a quartet, quadruplet, or quadruple quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   Количественное числительное: число 4

   • I have four children.
   • She bought four tickets for the concert.
   • Four plus four equals eight.
   • They arrived four days early.
   • He scored four touchdowns in the season.

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of fourA2formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number four; the numeral symbol 4 or IV; a set, collection, or group consisting of four items; a playing card, domino, or die face displaying four pips; a team or ensemble of four members.

   Существительное: число, символ или группа из четырёх

   • The number four is considered lucky in some cultures.
   • Write the answer as a four, not a nine.
   • They formed a four to play bridge.
   • She drew the four of spades from the deck.
   • In rowing, a four is a boat with four oarsmen.

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to fourA1formal

   Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the quantity or number of the noun is four; modifies plural countable nouns to specify exact quantity.

   Определитель/прилагательное: в количестве четырёх

   • They live in a four-story building.
   • We need four volunteers for the task.
   • The recipe requires four tablespoons of sugar.
   • She worked four consecutive nights.
   • Four nations participated in the summit.

4. Pronoun: four people or things (plural)B1formal

   Used as a pronoun to refer to four previously mentioned or understood persons or things; takes plural verb agreement.

   Местоимение: четверо, четыре человека или предмета

   • Eight applied, but only four were selected.
   • I invited twelve guests; four arrived on time.
   • How many do you need? — Four will be enough.
   • Several candidates interviewed, but four advanced.
   • Of the proposals, four were approved.