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Forty
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Simple meaning
What does Forty mean?
The number 40.
Dictionary definition
The number after thirty-nine and before forty-one.
Example sentences
Forty in a sentence
easy
The jar held forty marbles.
medium
She turned forty last year.
hard
Forty is used for counting, ages, measurements, scores, and amounts.
Synonyms
Words like Forty
40The numeral for forty.
numberRelated word that supports the meaning of forty.
Antonyms
Opposite words
thirty-nineThe number before forty.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forty, depending on context.
Word family
Forty word family
Base word
forty
noun
forties
More than one forty.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does forty mean?
Forty means the number 40.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forty?
40 is close in meaning to forty in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forty?
Thirty-Nine contrasts with forty.
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