Meaning
The number 9, one more than eight.
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Word origin
From Old English nigon, the common Germanic word for the number 9.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- nigon
Examples
sweets .
She has 9 sweets in her bag.
.
My grandson turned 9 today.
scored .
The team scored 9 goals.
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nine: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the English word "nine" (The number 9, one more than eight.): 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 14: The number house: zero to nine.