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Eighty

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈeɪti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈeɪti/"]/

Meaning of Eighty

80

In simple words: The number 80.

Eighty in a sentence

• There are eighty students in the class.
• She is eighty years old this year.
• The book costs eighty dollars.

How to use Eighty

Used in various contexts, such as counting, age, and quantities. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Think of 'eighty' as 'eight' plus 'ty' — like two eights together!

Related words

Collocations with Eighty

• eighty degrees
• eighty percent
• eighty years

Synonyms for Eighty

• eighty
• four score
• octogenarian

Opposites of Eighty

• zero
• none

Common mistakes with Eighty

• Learners often pronounce it incorrectly as 'eighty' instead of 'eigh-tee'.
• Some confuse it with similar sounding numbers like 'eighty-five'.

Frequently asked questions about Eighty

What does Eighty mean?

The number 80.

What is the definition of Eighty?

80

How do you use Eighty in a sentence?

There are eighty students in the class.

Can you give another example of Eighty?

She is eighty years old this year.

What are synonyms for Eighty?

Common alternatives include eighty, four score, octogenarian.

What is the opposite of Eighty?

Opposite meanings include zero, none.

What words go with Eighty?

It commonly pairs with eighty degrees, eighty percent, eighty years.

What are common mistakes when using Eighty?

Learners often pronounce it incorrectly as 'eighty' instead of 'eigh-tee'. Some confuse it with similar sounding numbers like 'eighty-five'.

How do you pronounce Eighty?

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

When should I use Eighty?

Used in various contexts, such as counting, age, and quantities. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings.

What CEFR level is Eighty?

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