eight (n.)

  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

    [ Syn: 8 , viii , eighter , eighter from decatur , octad , ogdoad , octonary , octet ]

  2. a group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life

    [ Syn: ashcan school , ashcan school , eight , eight ]

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

    [ Syn: eight-spot ]

    eight (adj.)

  1. being one more than seven

    [ Syn: 8 , viii ]

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