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eighth Antonyms
Opposite of eighth
Because the opposite of eighth shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
One of eight equal parts into which something is or may be divided.
Usage Example
"The recipe calls for an whole of a teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg."
Strong
whole
total
• adjective (Context 2)
Constituting one of eight equal parts into which a whole is divided.
Usage Example
"The carpenter shaved off an whole inch of wood so the door would close smoothly."
Strong
whole
Similar words to eighth
Words similar to eighth shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
octave
eighthly
diapason
octant
octonary
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Eighth. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/eighth