Incorrect spelling, explanation: 4rth is a misspelling because this abbreviation is not correct. The right version of it is 4th. The abbreviation 4rth doesn’t make any sense because the letter -r belongs to the word four, which is written as a number. We should remember that regular ordinals always end in -th. 4th is the only correct version.
Correct spelling, explanation: you spell 4th with the number four and -th, because it is a common abbreviation for fourth. In English, we often use abbreviations to represent longer words or phrases, and 4th is used in a variety of contexts, such as dates, rankings, or ordinal numbers. The use of 4th is an established convention that has been in use for a long time. 4rth is not correct.
Definition of 4th:
numeral, an abbreviation commonly used for “fourth”, which is an ordinal number that indicates that something is in the position after third and before fifth in a series
He finished 4th in the race, just missing the podium but still earning points towards the championship.
The concert is on the 4th of August, so be sure to mark your calendar!
Collocations with 4th:
Some most commonly used collocations include: 4th dimension, 4th place
The concept of the “4th dimension” can be difficult to grasp, but it is often used in discussions of space-time and theories of relativity.
The athlete was disappointed to come in 4th place, just narrowly missing the podium.
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