Forty (Noun)
Meaning
The cardinal number that is the product of ten and four.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The recipe calls for forty large eggs for the cake.
- Forty minutes is the recommended break time after four hours of work.
- At forty degrees Fahrenheit, it's a good idea to wear a coat outside.
- It took us forty years to finally reach the top of the mountain.
- The owner is hiring forty new employees to meet the peak demand season.