Eight
Noun, Adjective
UK
/eÉŞt/
US
/eÉŞt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : The number eight itself.
(adj) : Describes a quantity of eight.
(adj) : Describes a quantity of eight.
Example
"(n) : She counted eight before realising one coin had fallen on the floor."
"(n) : The teacher asked, “What comes after seven?” and the students answered, “Eight.”"
"(adj) : The classroom has eight chairs near the window for reading."
Explanation
Eight is the number that comes after seven and before nine. It is written as 8. It represents a group of eight items, people, or things. For example, if you have four apples and add four more, you have eight apples. The number eight is often used in daily life, like telling time (“eight o’clock”), counting money, or giving addresses. As a noun, it refers to the number itself. As an adjective, it describes the amount of something. For example: “We bought eight tickets.”