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8th Meaning & Definition

ˈātth

What Does 8Th Mean?

As a noun, 8th means one that is number eight in a series see Table of Numbers. It can also mean one of eight equal parts of something.

8Th: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈātth/
Synonymsordinal and eighth
First known use1557

8Th Definition (Noun)

  1. one that is number eight in a series see Table of Numbers

    the eighth of the month

  2. one of eight equal parts of something

    one eighth of a pie / an eighth of a pound

  3. eighth note
  4. octave

    He contrasted himself with Elton John, who complained that his chubby hands could only reach an eighth, which was a hindrance to his piano technique (though clearly he overcame the problem).

Synonyms of 8Th

8th synonyms and antonyms →

8Th in a Sentence

the eighth of the month

one eighth of a pie

an eighth of a pound

He contrasted himself with Elton John, who complained that his chubby hands could only reach an eighth, which was a hindrance to his piano technique (though clearly he overcame the problem).

one eighth of a pie / an eighth of a pound

Word Forms & Grammar

eighths

eighth adjective or adverb

8th

eighth

8th (not comparable)

First Known Use

1557

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