eighth (Meaning)
eighth (n)
position eight in a countable series of things
one part in eight equal parts
eighth (s)
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
eighth (a.)
Next in order after the seventh.
Consisting of one of eight equal divisions of a thing.
eighth (n.)
The quotient of a unit divided by eight; one of eight equal parts; an eighth part.
The interval of an octave.
Synonyms & Antonyms of eighth
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eighth Sentence Examples
- In music, eighth notes are the eighth division of a whole note and are often notated with a single flag.
- The eighth wonder of the world is yet to be discovered.
- I have an eighth-grade education and plan to continue my studies.
- It took him eight years to complete his degree, an eighth of the time it took his father.
- The boy was only an eighth of the way through his homework assignment when he had to go to bed.
- The eighth sign of the zodiac is Virgo, and it was given the name by the Romans.
- Researchers discovered that one in every eight people in the world suffers from some form of anxiety.
- The eighth planet from the sun is Neptune, and it is the fourth largest planet in our solar system.
- The word "eighth" comes from the Old English word "eahta," which means "eight."
- The eighth day of Hanukkah is called Shemini Atzeret, and it is a day of rest and celebration.
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position eight in a countable series of things, one part in eight equal parts, coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in positionNext in order
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In music, eighth notes are the eighth division of a whole note and are often notated with a single flag.
The eighth wonder of the world is yet to be discovered.
I have an eighth-grade education and plan to continue my studies.
It took him eight years to complete his degree, an eighth of the time it took his father.
