eighth

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[edit] English

English ordinal numbers
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    Ordinal : eighth
    Cardinal : eight

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[edit] Adjective

eighth

  1. The ordinal form of the number eight.

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8th, 8th; (in names of monarchs and popes) VIII

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[edit] Noun

Singular
eighth

Plural
eighths

eighth (plural eighths)

  1. (eighth ones is used for the plural) The person or thing in the eighth position.
  2. One of eight equal parts of a whole.
  3. (slang) An "eighth" of an ounce equalling approximately 3.5 grams in marijuana or other drugs.

[edit] Synonyms

  • (person or thing in the eighth position): eighth one
  • (one-eighth of an ounce of marijuana): henry (UK)

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