Meaning & Definition of word "Eight"
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Eight
/eɪt/
numeral:
- 1. The number following seven and preceding nine; the cardinal number equivalent to the product of two and four.
- Example: There are eight apples in the basket.
- 2. A set or group of eight people or things.
- Example: The team consists of eight players.
- 3. In a sequence, the eighth position or item.
- Example: She finished in eighth place in the race.
- 4. The sum of two and six.
- Example: Eight is the result of adding two to six.
- 5. A term used in various games to denote a score or situation involving eight.
- Example: In bowling, he scored an eight on that frame.
Etymology
From Old English 'eahta', from Proto-Germanic '*ahto', from Proto-Indo-European '*oḱtṓ' (eight).
Common Phrases and Expressions
eight ball:
A reference to the game of pool, also signifies a difficult situation.
dressed to the eights:
Dressed very well, or to perfection.
on cloud eight:
In a state of bliss or happiness.
Related Words
octagon:
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
octet:
A group of eight, especially in music.
octave:
An eight-note difference between musical notes.
Slang Meanings of eight
Meaning: The term 'eight' in gaming contexts often refers to a set range or limit.
Example Sentence: You can only play with an eight card deck.
Meaning: In some contexts, 'eight' can refer to a group of eight friends or a gang.
Example Sentence: We’re meeting up as the eight tonight.