Eight (Noun)
Meaning 1
The cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- There are eight students in my class who are going on the field trip.
- The clock struck eight and she knew she had to hurry to catch the bus.
- The recipe calls for eight ounces of flour to make the cake.
- The conference room can accommodate a maximum of eight people.
- She completed the puzzle in eight minutes, a new personal record.
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Meaning 2
A group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 3
One of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.