Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eight

Number
/eɪt/
Definition
The number following seven and preceding nine.
Examples
  • There are eight apples in the basket.
  • She was eight years old when she learned to ride a bike.
  • The octopus has eight arms.
Meaning
Eight is a cardinal number that represents a quantity of eight items or counts.
Synonyms
  • Octet
  • VIII (Roman numeral)