eight

/eɪt/
/eɪt/
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Other forms: eights

Definitions of eight
  1. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
    synonyms: 8, VIII, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octet, octonary, ogdoad
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    type of:
    digit, figure
    one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
  2. adjective
    being one more than seven
    synonyms: 8, viii
    cardinal
    being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
  3. noun
    one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face
    synonyms: eight-spot
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    type of:
    spot
    a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
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