Another Word For 8

Meaning

The word '8' is not a common English word but it appears to represent the numeral eight. As a numeral, it denotes a quantity that follows seven and precedes nine in the sequence of numbers.

Synonyms

• Eight (in numeric form)
• Octet (referring to a group of eight)
• VIII (Roman numeral representation)

Antonyms

• Seven
• Nine
• Fewer than eight

Etymology

The word "eight" comes from the Old English "eahta," which is derived from Proto-Germanic *ahtō (meaning "eight"). The numeral "8" is a symbol that originates from the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.

Examples

1. There are 8 apples in the basket.
2. The octet performed beautifully during the concert, showcasing their harmonies as a group of 8.
3. In Roman numerals, eight is written as VIII.