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Eight

UK /["/eɪt/"]/US /["/eɪt/"]/

Definition

The number between seven and nine.

In simple words: The number after seven and before nine.

Examples

  • Maria has eight apples in her basket.
  • There are eight legs on a spider.
  • The team scored eight points in the match.
  • He can play eight different musical instruments.
  • The movie starts at eight o'clock tonight.

Usage notes

Use 'eight' when counting or specifying quantities. It's suitable in both spoken and written language. Not typically used in formal mathematical contexts where a numeral is expected.

Grammar pattern

standalone numeral

Memory hint

Sounds like 'ate', think of eating eight slices of pizza!

Collocations

  • eight hours
  • eight pieces
  • eight legs

Synonyms

  • octet
  • eightfold

Antonyms

  • one
  • single

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'ate', the past tense of eat.
  • Incorrectly spelled as 'eigth'.
  • Mispronounced as 'eeght'.