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What is a homophone for fourth?

The homophone for "fourth" is forth.

Here's how they are used differently:

* Fourth: Refers to the ordinal number that comes after third.

* Forth: Means "forward" or "outward".

Examples:

* Fourth: "This is the fourth time I've told you to be quiet!"

* Forth: "She stepped forth from the shadows."

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