Forty Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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Definitions
number
The number equal to four times ten; 40.
Examples of usage
- She is in her early forties.
- The price is forty dollars.
age
The period of life between 40 and 49 years old.
Examples of usage
- He is in his forties and enjoying life.
sports
A score of forty in tennis.
Examples of usage
- She won the game with a score of forty.
informal
A forty ounce bottle of beer.
Examples of usage
- He bought a forty for the party.
slang
To shoot with a .40 caliber gun.
Examples of usage
- He threatened to forty anyone who crossed his property.
Translations
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Quick facts about “forty”
Forty is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈfɔɹti/ in American English and /fˈɔːti/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 5 meanings and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #1,777 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'forty'
The word 'forty' originated from Old English 'feowertig', which meant 'forty'. It has Indo-European roots and is related to the words in other Germanic languages. The number forty has significance in various cultures and religions. In Christianity, the number forty is associated with the 40 days of Lent. It also appears in other religious texts and historical contexts. The use of the word 'forty' has remained consistent over time, representing the number four times ten.
See also: fort, fortify, fortitude, fortnight, fortress, fortune.