eight

eight · numeral/noun

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Definitions

numeral/noun

  1. 1.

    The number equivalent to the sum of four and four; one more than seven; 8.

  2. 2.

    The number eight or a symbol representing it.

  3. 3.

    A playing card, domino, or die with eight pips.

  4. 4.

    A rowing crew of eight rowers, or the boat they use.

Forms

plural: eights

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    figure eight — a shape or pattern resembling the number 8
  • •
    behind the eight ball — in a difficult or disadvantaged position
  • •
    pieces of eight — Spanish silver coins

Related words

See also: eighteen, eighth, eighty
Synonyms: VIII

Etymology

From Old English eahta, from Proto-Germanic ahtō, from Proto-Indo-European oḱtṓw. Related to Latin octo and Greek oktō.