Synonyms for

Nine

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

Definition

Nine is the cardinal number that comes after eight and before ten.

Synonyms & similar words

niner ninespot club ninafromcarolina ennead baseballclub ix ballclub niner IX nonagon ennead novem ennea enneatic enneagon enneagonal nonad ninefold nonic novena novendial novenary novennial novennary enneasemic novemfid

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Literary

ennead

Antonyms

zero one two three four five six seven eight

Common collocations

  • nine lives
  • nine to five
  • nine out of ten
  • nine months
  • nine years
  • nine days
  • nine planets

Word family

adjective ninth
adverb ninely

Usage note

The word 'nine' is a cardinal number and rarely has direct synonyms. Its primary use is in counting or specifying quantity.

Example sentences

  1. I have nine toys in my toy box.
  2. My birthday is on the ninth of June.
  3. There are nine planets in our solar system.
  4. She counted to nine before jumping into the pool.
  5. He needs nine more stickers to complete his collection.

Quotes

  • The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan
  • I have taken this step because I want the discipline, the fire and the authority of the Church. I am hopelessly unworthy of it, but I hope to become worthy. - C.S. Lewis
  • I was playing poker the other night... with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died. - Steven Wright

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