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Vocabulary Entry
nine
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The number equivalent to 8 plus 1, or the numeral '9'.
Example Sentences
"There are nine apples in the basket."
"She finished ninth in the race."
"The score was nine to five."
V
verb
To nine refers to a rare usage meaning to score or tally nine points.
Example Sentences
"The team managed to nine during the last quarter of the game."
"She nined her way through the competition."
"He is known to nine frequently in board games."
A
adjective
Relating to the number nine; consisting of nine units.
Example Sentences
"The nine players on the field looked ready to start."
"I found nine coins hidden in the drawer."
"The nine o'clock train arrives on time."