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Nine

🇬🇧 UK /["/naɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/naɪn/"]/

Meaning of Nine

The number 9 in numerical form.

In simple words: The number after eight.

Nine in a sentence

• I have nine apples in the basket.
• She scored nine points in the game.
• There are nine planets in our solar system.
• He is nine years old.
• I need to buy nine books for school.

How to use Nine

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly used in counting, telling time, and age. Avoid in situations requiring formal numeration like legal documents.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Think of 'nine' as 'nine lives' of a cat.

Related words

Collocations with Nine

• nine lives
• nine o'clock
• nine yards

Synonyms for Nine

• 9
• ninefold
• nonary

Opposites of Nine

• zero
• none

Common mistakes with Nine

• Confused with 'nineteen'
• Mistakenly written as a word with a 'g' at the end ('ning')
• Pronounced incorrectly as 'nayn'

Frequently asked questions about Nine

What does Nine mean?

The number after eight.

What is the definition of Nine?

The number 9 in numerical form.

How do you use Nine in a sentence?

I have nine apples in the basket.

Can you give another example of Nine?

She scored nine points in the game.

What are synonyms for Nine?

Common alternatives include 9, ninefold, nonary.

What is the opposite of Nine?

Opposite meanings include zero, none.

What words go with Nine?

It commonly pairs with nine lives, nine o'clock, nine yards.

What are common mistakes when using Nine?

Confused with 'nineteen' Mistakenly written as a word with a 'g' at the end ('ning') Pronounced incorrectly as 'nayn'

How do you pronounce Nine?

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

When should I use Nine?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly used in counting, telling time, and age. Avoid in situations requiring formal numeration like legal documents.

What CEFR level is Nine?

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