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There's been a fourth

🇬🇧 UK //ðeəz biːn ə fɔːθ// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛrz bɪn ə fɔrθ//

Meaning of There's been a fourth

An additional person or thing has been added to a group of three.

In simple words: There is one more person or thing added.

There's been a fourth in a sentence

• There's been a fourth to join our trivia team this week.
• I heard there's been a fourth baby born in the neighborhood this month.
• We've got three dogs, and now there's been a fourth puppy adopted.
• Initially three participants registered, but there's been a fourth signing up today.
• In our family of three, there's been a fourth member added this year.

How to use There's been a fourth

Typically used in conversations about groups, events, or additions. Can be used formally or informally.

Grammar pattern

There's been a + number + noun

Memory hint

Think of a sports team; if a new player joins, you say 'There's been a fourth!'

Related words

Collocations with There's been a fourth

• there's been a third
• there's been a fifth
• there's been a change

Synonyms for There's been a fourth

• an extra
• a newcomer
• a new addition

Common mistakes with There's been a fourth

• Using 'fourth' when referring to multiple items incorrectly.
• Confusing with 'third' or 'fifth'.

Frequently asked questions about There's been a fourth

What does There's been a fourth mean?

There is one more person or thing added.

What is the definition of There's been a fourth?

An additional person or thing has been added to a group of three.

How do you use There's been a fourth in a sentence?

There's been a fourth to join our trivia team this week.

Can you give another example of There's been a fourth?

I heard there's been a fourth baby born in the neighborhood this month.

What are synonyms for There's been a fourth?

Common alternatives include an extra, a newcomer, a new addition.

What words go with There's been a fourth?

It commonly pairs with there's been a third, there's been a fifth, there's been a change.

What are common mistakes when using There's been a fourth?

Using 'fourth' when referring to multiple items incorrectly. Confusing with 'third' or 'fifth'.

How do you pronounce There's been a fourth?

US: //ðɛrz bɪn ə fɔrθ//, UK: //ðeəz biːn ə fɔːθ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There's been a fourth?

Typically used in conversations about groups, events, or additions. Can be used formally or informally.