Six

Definition

The word "six" refers to the number 6, which is an integer following five and preceding seven.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /sɪks/
• Respelling: SIKS

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /sɪks/
• Respelling: SIKS

Etymology

The word "six" originates from the Old English "siexti," derived from Proto-Germanic "*seks" and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "*s(w)eks," meaning "six."

Derivatives

• Sixth (ordinal number)
• Sixfold (adjective/adverb)
• Sixteen (noun/adjective)
• Sixty (noun/adjective)
• Sixer (noun, informal)

Synonyms

• Half a dozen
• VI (Roman numeral)
• Hexad (rare, archaic)

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The word "six" is commonly used in counting, mathematics, and everyday contexts. Example: "There are six apples in the basket."

Related Terms

• Number: A mathematical object used to count, label, or measure.
• Digit: Any of the ten symbols used in the decimal number system.
• Arithmetic: The branch of mathematics dealing with numbers and their operations.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The number 6: Refers to the integer between five and seven.
  • Example: "The dice rolled a six."
• A group or set of six items: Refers to a collection containing six elements.
  • Example: "He bought a six of soda."

Adjective

• Being one more than five: Used to describe a quantity or value.
  • Example: "She has six children."