Synonyms for

Ninth

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

Definition

coming after the eighth in a series

Synonyms & similar words

th oneninth 9th last final penultimate next-to-last second-to-last eighth

Antonyms

first second third fourth fifth sixth seventh eighth

Common collocations

  • ninth inning
  • ninth grade
  • ninth commandment
  • ninth amendment
  • ninth month
  • ninth place
  • ninth circle

Word family

adjective ninth

Usage note

Ninth is an ordinal number. It is often used to indicate position in a sequence or a fraction of a whole. It is not typically used as a noun except in specific contexts like 'the ninth of the month'.

Example sentences

  1. The ninth person in line can come forward now.
  2. I am going to the ninth floor of the building.
  3. The ninth inning of the baseball game is the most exciting.
  4. I have to study for my ninth-grade math exam.
  5. The ninth chapter of the book is my favorite.

Quotes

  • One must always wait until the ninth hour to see what the day will bring.
  • The ninth wave is the highest and most dangerous wave.
  • The ninth circle of hell is reserved for traitors.

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