8th
Definition
Adjective: - Coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position: This word is an ordinal number used to describe something that occupies position number eight in a sequence.
Usage
The word "8th" is used to indicate the position or order of something in a series. It follows the 7th and precedes the 9th. It is the standard written form for the ordinal number "eighth."
Examples
- She finished in 8th place in the race.
- We will discuss this topic on the 8th of November.
- This is the 8th chapter of the book.
Advanced Usage
- "The 8th note": In music, this can refer to an eighth note (quaver), which is a note played for one eighth the duration of a whole note.
- The melody is full of quick 8th notes.
- Used in formal names of historical periods, events, or titles.
- Henry the 8th was the King of England.
Variants and Related Words
- Eighth: The full written form of the ordinal number. It is synonymous and used interchangeably with "8th."
- He was the eighth person in line.
- 8: The cardinal number from which the ordinal is derived.
- Octave: In music, an interval spanning eight diatonic scale degrees. While related to the number eight, it is a distinct concept.
Synonyms
- Eighth: The direct synonym, being the word form of the ordinal number.
Notes
- "8th" is an example of an ordinal number abbreviation. Other ordinals follow the same pattern (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd).
- It is commonly used in dates, rankings, fractions (e.g., one-eighth), and sequences.
Adjective
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coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
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