Eighth (Noun)
Meaning 1
One part in eight equal parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The recipe calls for one eighth of a teaspoon of salt to bring out the flavors.
- An eighth of the students in the class were absent on the day of the test.
- She inherited one eighth of the estate from her great aunt's will.
- He was forced to sell one eighth of his business to pay off the debts.
- The baker used one eighth of a cup of flour to make the special dessert.
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Meaning 2
Position eight in a countable series of things.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.