Eight — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈāt/

Meaning & Definition of Eight

Eight (noun)

  1. a number that is one more than seven
  2. the eighth in a set or series
  3. something having eight units or members

Eight (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in outsider, misfit

    similar: misfit, outsider, bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic, iconoclast, individualist, loner, lone ranger, lone wolf, maverick, nonconformer, nonconformist, freethinker, character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, aberrant, anomaly
    opposite: adherent, follower, supporter, sheep, conformer, conformist

  2. as in outsiders, misfits

    similar: misfits, outsiders, bohemians, bohos, counterculturists, deviants, enfants terribles, free spirits, heretics, iconoclasts, individualists, lone rangers, loners, lone wolves, mavericks, nonconformers, nonconformists, freethinkers, characters, codgers, crackbrains, crackpots, cranks, eccentrics, freaks, kooks, nuts, oddballs, screwballs, weirdos, aberrants, anomalies
    opposite: adherents, followers, supporters, sheep, conformers, conformists

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eight

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eight:

misfit, outsider, bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic, iconoclast, individualist, loner, lone ranger, lone wolf, maverick, nonconformer, nonconformist, freethinker, character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, aberrant, anomaly, misfits, outsiders, bohemians, bohos, counterculturists, deviants, enfants terribles, free spirits

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Eight

Words with the opposite meaning of Eight:

adherent, follower, supporter, sheep, conformer, conformist, adherents, followers, supporters, conformers, conformists

Word Forms of Eight

Derived words: eight (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Eight

Middle English eighte, from eighte, adjective, from Old English eahta; akin to Old High German ahto eight, Latin octo, Greek oktō

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Eight

Words & Phrases Containing Eight

eight ball, behind the eight ball, figure eight, piece of eight, Section Eight, seventy-eight, thirty-eight

Frequently Asked Questions about Eight

What does "Eight" mean?

"Eight" means a number that is one more than seven. As a noun, it is defined as: a number that is one more than seven. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Eight"?

Other words for "Eight" include misfit, outsider, bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible and free spirit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Eight" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Eight"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eight". Common alternatives include misfit, outsider, bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic and iconoclast.

What is the opposite of "Eight"?

Antonyms of "Eight" include adherent, follower, supporter, sheep, conformer, conformist, adherents and followers.

Is "Eight" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Eight" is a noun.

Is "Eight" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Eight" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Eight"?

"Eight" is pronounced /ˈāt/.

What is the origin of the word "Eight"?

"Eight" comes from Middle English eighte, from eighte, adjective, from Old English eahta; akin to Old High German ahto eight, Latin octo, Greek oktō. First known use: 14th century.