eighth
0 antonyms and opposites of eighth, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Coming after seven others in a sequence; number 8 in an ordered list.
Frequently asked questions
What does “eighth” mean?
The word “eighth” means coming after seven others in a sequence; number 8 in an ordered list. In plain terms, the ordinal form of eight — eighth in a sequence, one part out of eight, or (slang) a small drug quantity.
How do you pronounce “eighth”?
“Eighth” is pronounced aytth (/eɪtθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “eighth” in a sentence?
Here is “eighth” used in a sentence: “This is the eighth time he's called today.”
What part of speech is “eighth”?
Depending on how it is used, “eighth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “eighth” a common word?
“Eighth” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “eighth” have?
“Eighth” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after seven others in a sequence; number 8 in an ordered list.
What is the difference between eighth and eight?
Eight is the number 8 itself, a cardinal number used for counting. Eighth is the ordinal form, meaning the one coming after seven others in a sequence, as in "the eighth day." Eighth can also mean one of eight equal parts.
How do you spell eighth correctly?
Eighth is spelled e-i-g-h-t-h: keep the whole word "eight" and add a final "h." A common mistake is writing "eigth" or dropping the last "h," so remember it is simply eight plus h.
When is "an eighth" used as a fraction?
"An eighth" means one of eight equal parts of something, written 1/8. For example, an eighth of a pizza is one slice when it is cut into eight. In this sense eighth is a noun.
Is it "a eighth" or "an eighth"?
It is "an eighth." Eighth begins with a vowel sound, so the article "an" is used, as in "an eighth of the total," rather than "a eighth."