ninety
word
/ˈnaɪnti/
NYN-dee
/nˈaɪnti/
NYN-tee
Definition
The number 90; the number that comes after eighty-nine and before ninety-one.
Usage & Nuances
'Ninety' is a basic cardinal number used in counting, ages, prices, and measurements. It is used in both formal and informal contexts. Remember to use 'ninety' in tens (e.g., 'ninety-nine,' 'ninety degrees'). Many learners confuse the spelling with 'nineteen' or the pronunciation with 'nine.'
Spanish: noventaPortuguese (BR): noventaPortuguese (PT): noventaChinese (Simplified): 九十Chinese (Traditional): 九十Hindi: नब्बेArabic: تسعونBengali: নব্বইRussian: девяностоJapanese: 九十Vietnamese: chín mươiKorean: 아흔Turkish: doksanUrdu: نوّےIndonesian: sembilan puluh
Example Sentences
She answered almost ninety percent of the questions correctly.
natural
The bus was late by ninety minutes because of traffic.
natural
If you turn left, drive for about ninety meters and you'll see the shop on your right.
natural
There are ninety students in the class.
basic
My grandmother is ninety years old.
basic
The temperature reached ninety degrees today.
basic