Translation
eight
Definition
The number eight is the natural number that follows seven and precedes nine, representing a quantity of eight items. In English, it is used as a cardinal number to count objects, people, or units, and it appears in various contexts such as time (eight o'clock), age (eight years old), and measurements. The word is also common in idioms and phrases, like 'behind the eight ball' meaning in a difficult position. This entry focuses on its use as a number; eight can also refer to a group of eight people or things, such as a rowing team (the eight).
Example
“She has eight apples in her basket.”
“The meeting starts at eight in the morning.”
“He turned eight years old last week.”
“There are eight planets in our solar system.”
“I need eight more dollars to buy the book.”
“The recipe calls for eight cups of flour.”
“She finished eighth in the race, just behind the top seven.”
“The clock struck eight, and the store closed.”
“He has eight siblings, making a large family.”
“The team scored eight goals in the match.”
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