English · Numbers & Time
forty
/ˈfɔːti/
[/ˈfɔːti/]
the number 40
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 40.
Example
The journey takes about forty minutes if the traffic is light.
The journey takes about forty minutes if the traffic is light.
Etymology
From Old English "feowertig," four tens; note it lacks the "u" of "four."
How & Where It’s Used
A common round number; its spelling often surprises learners.