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six

[sɪks]

six Definition

  • 1the number equivalent to the sum of five and one; one more than five
  • 2a group or unit of six individuals or things

Using six: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "six" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I have six apples in my basket.

  • Example

    The dice rolled a six.

  • Example

    The band consists of a six-piece ensemble.

  • Example

    She was born on the sixth of June.

six Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for six

Phrases with six

  • at sixes and sevens

    in a state of confusion or disarray

    Example

    After the move, everything was at sixes and sevens for a while.

  • dead and buried

    Example

    He's been six feet under for years now.

  • two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent

    Example

    It doesn't matter which way we go, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other.

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Summary: six in Brief

The word 'six' [sɪks] refers to the number 6, or a group of six individuals or things. It is used in various contexts, such as counting, dates, and measurements. Phrases like 'at sixes and sevens' and 'six feet under' carry idiomatic meanings. The phrase 'six of one, half a dozen of the other' implies that two alternatives are equivalent.