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(eight-ies) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. the decade from 1980 to 1989.

Example Sentence

John was in his eighties when he died.

More Example Sentences

Fashion in the eighties was very colorful.

Synonyms

1980s; decade; era

Antonyms

four

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Rhymes

  • eighties
  • eighty's
  • haiti's
  • haitis

  • euphrates
  • kuwaitis
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