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Meaning of The bottom of the ninth

The final half-inning of a baseball game when the home team bats.

In simple words: The last part of a baseball game when the home team is batting.

The bottom of the ninth in a sentence

  • The team scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the game.
  • Everyone was on the edge of their seats during the bottom of the ninth.
  • She hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth to clinch the championship.
  • In the bottom of the ninth, the pressure was immense for the losing team.
  • The excitement peaked in the bottom of the ninth as the crowd roared.

How to use The bottom of the ninth

Used in baseball contexts. It's informal and primarily recognized among fans of the sport. Not appropriate in non-sporting discussions.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Imagine waiting for the last part of a baseball game to score a game-winning run.

Related words

Collocations with The bottom of the ninth

  • score a run in the bottom of the ninth
  • play in the bottom of the ninth
  • home run in the bottom of the ninth

Synonyms for The bottom of the ninth

  • ninth inning
  • last chance
  • final inning

Common mistakes with The bottom of the ninth

  • Confused with 'the ninth inning' when talking about the game.
  • Wrongly used for other sports or games.

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Frequently asked questions about "The bottom of the ninth"

What does "The bottom of the ninth" mean?

The last part of a baseball game when the home team is batting.

What is the definition of "The bottom of the ninth"?

The final half-inning of a baseball game when the home team bats.

How do you use "The bottom of the ninth" in a sentence?

The team scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the game.

Can you give another example of "The bottom of the ninth"?

Everyone was on the edge of their seats during the bottom of the ninth.

What are synonyms for "The bottom of the ninth"?

Common alternatives include ninth inning, last chance, final inning.

What words go with "The bottom of the ninth"?

It commonly pairs with score a run in the bottom of the ninth, play in the bottom of the ninth, home run in the bottom of the ninth.

What are common mistakes when using "The bottom of the ninth"?

Confused with 'the ninth inning' when talking about the game. Wrongly used for other sports or games.

How do you pronounce "The bottom of the ninth"?

US: //ðə ˈbɑːtəm əv ðə naɪnθ//, UK: //ðə ˈbɒtəm əv ðə naɪnθ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "The bottom of the ninth"?

Used in baseball contexts. It's informal and primarily recognized among fans of the sport. Not appropriate in non-sporting discussions.