Six

Definition

Six is the number equivalent to the product of two and three; one more than five, or half a dozen; 6.

Parts of Speech

Six can function as a noun and an adjective in the English language.

Pronunciation

• IPA pronunciation: /sɪks/
• American respelling: \siks\
• British respelling: \siks\

Etymology

Six is derived from the Old English 'siex,' akin to Old High German 'sehs,' and Latin 'sex.'

Derivatives

• Sixfold: (adjective) Six times as much or as many.
• Sixteen: (number) The number equivalent to the product of four and four; ten more than six; 16.
• Sixty: (number) The number equivalent to the product of six and ten; ten more than fifty; 60.
• Sixth: (number) Constituting number six in a sequence; 6th.
• Sixpence: (noun) A former British coin and monetary unit equal to six old pence.

Synonyms

• Half-dozen
• Sextet
• Hexad

Antonyms

None

Usage

Six is used in the English language to denote a quantity of six items or to indicate the position of something in a sequence.

For example:

• "He ate six cookies."
• "She finished in sixth place."

Related Terms

• Five
• Seven
• Half-dozen
• Dozen

Detailed Definition

As a noun, six denotes the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one.

For example:

• "I have six apples."

As an adjective, six is used to denote a quantity or rank in a sequence.

For example:

• "This is the sixth time I'm telling you."

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