eight

Primary Meanings of eight

1.
 nadj
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
being one more than seven
2.
 n
one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face
Full Definitions of eight
1

n the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

Synonyms:
8, VIII, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octet, octonary, ogdoad
Type of:
digit, figure
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

adj being one more than seven

Synonyms:
8, viii
cardinal
being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
2

n one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face

Synonyms:
eight-spot
Type of:
spot
a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

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