Synonyms for

Eight

Verb / eɪt / Another word for eight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Eight is the number that comes after seven and before nine.

Synonyms & similar words

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Antonyms

one two three four five six seven zero

Common collocations

  • eight ball
  • eight hours
  • eight o'clock
  • eight out of ten
  • eight years
  • eight days
  • eight minutes
  • eight seconds

Word family

noun eighth
adjective eighth
adverb eighth

Usage note

The word 'eight' is a cardinal number. Its ordinal form is 'eighth'.

Example sentences

  1. I have eight fingers.
  2. There are eight planets in our solar system.
  3. I scored eight points in the game.
  4. It takes eight hours to drive to the beach.
  5. My dog is eight years old.

Quotes

  • I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief. - Gerry Spence
  • “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs
  • “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” - Thomas Edison

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