Meaning & Definition of word "Eight"

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.