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4
Dictionary entry overview: What does 4 mean?
• 4 (noun)
The noun 4 has 1 sense:
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
Familiarity information: 4 used as a noun is very rare.
• 4 (adjective)
The adjective 4 has 1 sense:
1. being one more than three
Familiarity information: 4 used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
The cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Synonyms:
4; four; foursome; IV; Little Joe; quadruplet; quartet; quatern; quaternary; quaternion; quaternity; tetrad
Hypernyms ("4" is a kind of...):
digit; figure (one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being one more than three
Synonyms:
Similar:
cardinal (being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order)
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