Forty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /ˈfȯr-tē/ for·ty

Meaning & Definition of Forty

Forty (noun)

  1. a number equal to four times 10
  2. the numbers 40 to 49; specifically, the years 40 to 49 in a lifetime or century
  3. the third point scored by a side in a game of tennis

Forty (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a short sleep

    "after turning the boat over to the first mate, the captain went below decks for forty winks"

    similar: catnap, doze, drowse, kip (chiefly British), nap, siesta, snooze, wink
    related: repose, rest, slumber, bed

Forty (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in handgun, pistol

    similar: derringer, gat (slang), handgun, pistol, revolver, rod (slang), roscoe (slang), sidearm, six-gun, six-shooter, zip gun, arm, firearm, gun, heat (slang), piece, small arm, self-loader, semiautomatic, blunderbuss, breechloader, culverin, fieldpiece, firelock, flintlock, harquebus, matchlock, musket, rifle, shotgun, smoothbore, twenty-two, AK-47, assault rifle, assault weapon, automatic, carbine, machine gun, machine pistol, repeater, submachine gun, tommy gun, speargun

  2. as in handguns, pistols

    similar: derringers, gats (slang), handguns, pistols, revolvers, rods (slang), roscoes (slang), sidearms, six-guns, six-shooters, zip guns, arms, firearms, guns, heat (slang), pieces, small arms, self-loaders, semiautomatics, blunderbusses, breechloaders, culverins, fieldpieces, firelocks, flintlocks, harquebuses, matchlocks, muskets, rifles, shotguns, smoothbores, twenty-twos, AK-47s, assault rifles, assault weapons, automatics, carbines, machine guns, machine pistols, repeaters, submachine guns, tommy guns, spearguns

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Forty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Forty:

Slang: gat, rod, roscoe, heat, gats, rods, roscoes
Chiefly British: kip
catnap, doze, drowse, nap, siesta, snooze, wink, derringer, handgun, pistol, revolver, sidearm, six-gun, six-shooter, zip gun, arm, firearm, gun, piece, small arm, self-loader, semiautomatic, blunderbuss, breechloader, culverin, fieldpiece, firelock, flintlock, harquebus, matchlock, musket, rifle, shotgun, smoothbore, twenty-two, AK-47, assault rifle, assault weapon, automatic, carbine

Related Words for Forty

repose, rest, slumber, bed

Word Forms of Forty

Inflections: forties

Derived words: fortieth (adjective or noun), forty (adjective), fortyish (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Forty

Middle English fourty, adjective, from Old English fēowertig, from fēowertig group of 40, from fēower four + -tig group of 10; akin to Old English tīen ten

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Forty

Words & Phrases Containing Forty

forty-five, Forty Hours, forty-niner, forty winks

Frequently Asked Questions about Forty

What does "Forty" mean?

"Forty" means a number equal to four times 10. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: a number equal to four times 10. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Forty"?

Other words for "Forty" include catnap, doze, drowse, kip, nap, siesta, snooze and wink. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Forty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Forty"?

There are 97 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Forty". Common alternatives include catnap, doze, drowse, kip, nap, siesta, snooze, wink, derringer and gat.

What is a slang word for "Forty"?

Slang words for "Forty" include gat, rod, roscoe, heat, gats and rods.

How do you use "Forty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Forty" in a sentence: "after turning the boat over to the first mate, the captain went below decks for forty winks".

Is "Forty" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Forty" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

Is "Forty" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Forty" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Forty"?

"Forty" is pronounced /ˈfȯr-tē/ and divided into syllables as for·ty.