Eighths Meaning in English
word · lemma: eighth
ˈeɪtθs
AYTTHS
ˈeɪtθs
AYTTHS
Definition
"Eighths" are the plural form of "eighth," meaning parts that each equal one divided by eight of a whole, or the number eight in a sequence.
Usage & Nuances
Used in math, fractions, music (musical notes), and dividing objects. Usually written as digits (1/8), but used in cooking, geometry, and pricing, as in "cut the cake into eighths." Not used for people (e.g., not 'eighths of students').
Spanish: octavosPortuguese (BR): oitavosPortuguese (PT): oitavosChinese (Simplified): 八分之一Chinese (Traditional): 八分之一Hindi: आठवां हिस्सेArabic: أثمانBengali: অষ্টমাংশRussian: восьмыеJapanese: 8分の1（複数形）Vietnamese: phần támKorean: 8분의 1Turkish: sekizlerde birlerUrdu: آٹھواں حصےIndonesian: perdelapan
Example Sentences
We cut the pizza into eight eighths.
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He ate two eighths of the cake.
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There are five eighths left.
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Divide the chocolate bar into equal eighths for everyone to share.
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She measured out three eighths of a cup of sugar for the recipe.
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You’ll need to remember your eighths when working with fractions in math class.
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