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
🇺🇸 US/naɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/naɪn/
🌳Etymology
Rootnine
🎵Rhyme
finelineminewineshine
fine
line
mine
wine
shine
🔗Collocations
nine to five
cloud nine
nine lives
dressed to the nines
nine out of ten
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“Nine out of ten dentists recommend brushing your teeth, but the tenth one probably sells candy.”
“The meeting starts at nine o'clock sharp.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
ninth9IX
Antonyms
zeronone
Related
eighttennumberdigitnumeral
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