Eighth

usgb/eɪtθ/
adjective

Coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position.

She finished in eighth place.
Visual representation of "eighth" - Coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position.

Often appears as...

  • eighth place
  • eighth grade
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Ordinal Usage

Use 'eighth' to describe order, often found in competitions and lists.

Illustration for Ordinal Usage
He was the eighth runner to cross the finish line.
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Typical Contexts

'Eighth' is common in school settings or music for grades and notes.

Illustration for Typical Contexts
She's learning fractions in eighth grade.
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