Meaning
The number 8, one more than seven.
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Word origin
From Old English eahta, the common Germanic word for the number 8.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- eahta
Examples
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A spider has 8 legs.
o'.
The film starts at 8 o'clock.
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There were 8 cars in the car park.
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eight: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the English word "eight" (The number 8, one more than seven.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 7: Joining words.