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UK/["/ˌeɪˈtiːn/"]/US/["/ˌeɪˈtiːn/"]/

Meaning of Eighteen

18

In simple words: The number after seventeen.

Eighteen in a sentence

  • He turned eighteen last week.
  • Eighteen is the age of majority in many countries.
  • You need to be at least eighteen to vote.
  • She scored eighteen points in the basketball game.
  • There are eighteen students in the class.

How to use Eighteen

Used in everyday conversation as well as in formal contexts, typically with numbers. Less common in written form but still appropriate in lists and numerical data.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Think of 'eight' and 'teen' together, like a teen turning 18.

Related words

Collocations with Eighteen

  • eighteen years old
  • eighteen points
  • eighteen members
  • eighteen days
  • eighteen dollars

Synonyms for Eighteen

  • 18
  • one more than seventeen
  • two less than twenty
  • a decade and eight

Opposites of Eighteen

Common mistakes with Eighteen

  • Confuse with 'eighteen' and 'eighty'
  • Incorrect pronunciation, especially emphasizing the 'teen' part
  • Mistaking the spelling, often writing 'eighteen' as 'eighteen'

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Frequently asked questions about Eighteen

What does Eighteen mean?

The number after seventeen.

What is the definition of Eighteen?

18

How do you use Eighteen in a sentence?

He turned eighteen last week.

Can you give another example of Eighteen?

Eighteen is the age of majority in many countries.

What are synonyms for Eighteen?

Common alternatives include 18, one more than seventeen, two less than twenty, a decade and eight.

What is the opposite of Eighteen?

Opposite meanings include zero, one, seventeen, nineteen.

What words go with Eighteen?

It commonly pairs with eighteen years old, eighteen points, eighteen members, eighteen days, eighteen dollars.

What are common mistakes when using Eighteen?

Confuse with 'eighteen' and 'eighty' Incorrect pronunciation, especially emphasizing the 'teen' part Mistaking the spelling, often writing 'eighteen' as 'eighteen'

How do you pronounce Eighteen?

US: /["/ˌeɪˈtiːn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌeɪˈtiːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Eighteen?

Used in everyday conversation as well as in formal contexts, typically with numbers. Less common in written form but still appropriate in lists and numerical data.

What CEFR level is Eighteen?

"Eighteen" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.