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4th year vs a 4th year

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. '4th year' is commonly used when referring to a specific year in an academic program or a specific year of experience, while 'a 4th year' is used when referring to a person or object in their fourth year of something.

Last updated: March 08, 2024

4th year

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific year in an academic program or a specific year of experience.

This phrase is used to indicate a particular year, such as 'I'm in my 4th year of university' or 'She is in her 4th year of teaching.'

Alternatives:

  • 3rd year
  • 5th year
  • final year
  • senior year
  • junior year

a 4th year

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a person or object in their fourth year of something.

This phrase is used to describe someone or something that is in their fourth year, such as 'He is a 4th year student' or 'It's a 4th year project.'

Alternatives:

  • a third year
  • a fifth year
  • a senior year student
  • a junior year student
  • a final year project

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