Pronunciation

/sɪksθ/

Definitions

Noun

• The number that comes after the fifth and before the eighth in the series of whole numbers.
• In a series or ranking, the position that is the sixth from the beginning or end.
• Abbreviation: 6th

Verb

• To occupy the sixth place in a series or sequence.
• To be the sixth in a series or order.

Phrases

• “The sixth sense” refers to an alleged ability beyond the five traditional senses.
• “In the sixth grade” indicates the level of education typically for students aged around 11 or 12.
• “Sixth form” (UK) or “junior year” (US) refers to the final year of secondary education.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was proud of being the sixth person to climb Mount Everest.”
• Verb: “After five years of practice, he finally reached the sixth position in the competition.”
• Adjective: “The sixth book in the series is my favorite.”

Synonyms

• Number six
• Sixthly
• Rank six
• Sequence six

Antonyms

• First
• Second
• Seventh
• Eighth