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Forties

Verb / ˈfɔ:rti:z / Another word for forties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The numbers from 40 to 49, especially the years of a century or of a person's life.

Synonyms & similar words

forty xl midforties s decades generation era period time age epoch cycle stage interval duration span lifetime years midlife seniority maturity prime

Example sentences

  1. My grandparents were born in the forties.
  2. The fashion in the forties was quite different from today's.
  3. Some of the greatest movies were made in the forties.
  4. In the forties, people had to ration food and supplies during the war.
  5. My mom turned forty last year.

Quotes

  • The forties are the time when you begin to take notice of certain aches and pains. - Fred Allen
  • The forties are the old age of youth; the fifties are the youth of old age. - Victor Hugo
  • The forties are the time when you think of your life as a career. - Tom Ford

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