eighth

[eytth, eyth]

adjective

1. next after the seventh.

2. being one of eight equal parts.

noun

1. an eighth part, especially of one (⅛).

2. the eighth member of a series.

3. Music.,  octave.

adverb

1. in the eighth place; eighthly.

eighth

/ eɪtθ /

adjective

1. (usually prenominal)

   1. coming after the seventh and before the ninth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc; being the ordinal number of eight: often written 8th

   2. ( as noun )

      the eighth in line

noun

1. 1. one of eight equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, measurement, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      an eighth part

2. the fraction equal to one divided by eight ( 1/ 8 )

3. another word for octave

adverb

1. Also: eighthly. after the seventh person, position, event, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of eighth¹

before 1000; Middle English eightethe, Old English eahtotha; cognate with Old High German ahtoda, Old Norse āttandi, Gothic ahtud-. See eight, -th ²

Example Sentences

England are eighth in the International Cricket Council's one-day standings, which are used to determine qualification - the top eight, plus hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, qualify automatically for the 14-team tournament.

From BBC

She broke in the eighth game to give herself the chance to serve for the match as Swiatek turned desperately to her coaching box for guidance.

From BBC

The club, which has won two straight and is unbeaten in its last four, is a point out of the league’s eighth and final postseason berth with eight games to play.

From Los Angeles Times

Miguel Rojas, an infielder, was deployed as a pinch hitter in the top of the eighth inning and remained in the game at shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times

They trail the Golden State Valkyries by two games for the eighth and final playoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times