English · Numbers & Time
eight
/eɪt/
[/eɪt/]
the number 8
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 8.
Example
The meeting will start at eight in the morning, so do not be late.
The meeting will start at eight in the morning, so do not be late.
Etymology
From Old English "eahta," related to Latin "octo."
How & Where It’s Used
A basic counting number; "eighth" is its ordinal form.