adj
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eighth
aytth
Eighth (adj) means coming after seven others in a sequence; number 8 in an ordered list. Example: “Our team sits on the eighth floor, right beside the lifts.”
adj
1
Coming after seven others in a sequence; number 8 in an ordered list.
"Our team sits on the eighth floor, right beside the lifts."
"This is the eighth time he's called today."
"She finished eighth in the marathon."
noun
1
One of eight equal parts of something.
"An eighth of the cake was left, so I shared it with my sister."
"Each child received an eighth of the prize money, split evenly."
"Cut the pizza into eighths."
2
(slang) An eighth of an ounce of marijuana or another drug, roughly 3.5 grams.
"The shop sells an eighth in a small sealed bag."
"She weighed out an eighth on the scales before handing it over."
"He bought an eighth from the dispensary."
How to use eighth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ordinal form of eight — eighth in a sequence, one part out of eight, or (slang) a small drug quantity.
When to use it
The drug-quantity sense is informal slang, common in the US.
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Word forms
- Plural
- eighths
- Third person singular
- eighths
- Past tense
- eighthed
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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."
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