four

1. four (num) — sense 1

Definition: A numerical value equal to 4; the number following three and preceding five.

Example: There are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter.

2. four (num) — sense 2

Definition: Describing a set or group with four elements.

3. four (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The digit or figure 4; an occurrence thereof.

4. four (noun) — sense 4

Definition: Anything measuring four units, as length.

Example: Do you have any more fours? I want to make this a little taller.

5. four (noun) — sense 5

Definition: Four o'clock.

Example: Letters to Sheffield are despatched every morning at six, and arrive every afternoon at ten minutes past four.