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Definition of fourth : 1. Forming one of four equal parts into which anything may be divided.
2. Next in order after the third; the ordinal of four.
3. One of four equal parts into which one whole may be divided; the quotient of a unit divided by four; one coming next in order after the third.
4. The interval of two tones and a semitone, embracing four diatonic degrees of the scale; the subdominant of any key.

Synonyms:

quaternate, one-quarter, fourth part, tail, one-fourth, fourthly, quaternary, ordinal, poop, stern, quarter, twenty-five percent, after part, 4th, quartern

Usage examples:

• Then these two would invite a third man,- possibly even a fourth,- to have lunch with them and talk in a general way,- even talk of other things part of the time. - "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town", Stephen Leacock.
• On the twenty- fourth all was ready to bring home the boat. - "A Singer from the Sea", Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr.
• Give me a chance, 'n' if I'm no good as third mate, I'll probably do as fourth. - "Mr. Trunnell", T. Jenkins Hains.