nine — The number 9; a numeral representing nine units
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The number 9; a numeral representing nine units
Pronunciation (IPA): /naɪn/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it has nine lives, so it keeps jumping off the sofa like a superhero.
- She was on cloud nine after getting her dream job.
- Nine out of ten dentists recommend brushing your teeth, but the tenth one probably sells candy.
nine
NOUN[/naɪn/]
The number 9; a numeral representing nine units
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'nine' derives from Old English 'nigon', which evolved from the common ancestor of Germanic languages. It traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *newn, which also gave rise to Latin 'novem' and Greek 'ennea', all sharing the fundamental meaning of the number nine.
Breakdown
Old English 'nigon' represents a Proto-Indo-European *newn (nine) with a -on suffix typical of Germanic numerals. The root *newn is cognate with Latin novem and Greek ennea, reflecting the ancient shared vocabulary for cardinal numbers across Indo-European languages.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it has nine lives, so it keeps jumping off the sofa like a superhero.”
“She was on cloud nine after getting her dream job.”
“Nine out of ten dentists recommend brushing your teeth, but the tenth one probably sells candy.”
“The meeting starts at nine o'clock sharp.”
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