Pronunciation

/sɪks/

Definitions

• Numeral: A numeral that represents the quantity six. It comes before a countable noun to indicate the number. For example: “There are six apples on the table.”
• Adjective: Designating the position or order in a series, being the sixth in a set. For example: “The sixth book in the series is my favorite.”
• Adverb: Expressing the quantity or degree of something, usually in reference to time or frequency. For example: “I visit my grandparents every six months.”

Phrases

• “Every six hours” refers to intervals of time.
• “Six of one, half-dozen of the other” means two things are equal or similar.
• “A six-pack” is a collection of six cans or bottles, often beer.

Example Sentences

• Numeral: “She scored six goals in the soccer match.”
• Adjective: “The building has six floors.”
• Adverb: “We meet every six weeks for our book club.”

Synonyms

• Half-a-dozen
• Sixty
• Sixth
• Number six
• Quantitative value of 6