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NYN/naɪn/

The number 9 is nine: nine o'clock or nine years old, after eight and before ten. Ninth is 9th; night is the dark time with an extra t. Work from nine to five is a classic hours phrase.

Meaning

The number 9.

Examples

• “The class starts at nine.”
• “Lessons start at nine o'clock.”
• “They have nine chairs, not ten.”

Good to know

nine o'clock / from nine to five. Mix-up: night (dark). Number 9.

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