Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ninety-nine
Cardinal Number
/ˌnaɪntiˈnaɪn/
Definition
The number ninety-nine is the natural number following ninety-eight and preceding one hundred.
Examples
- She is ninety-nine years old.
- The team scored ninety-nine points in the match.
- There are ninety-nine days left until summer.
Meaning
Ninety-nine indicates a quantity that is one less than one hundred, often used in counting, age, or quantities.
Synonyms
- 99
- nigh-hundred
