A1 5K

Sixty

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɪksti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɪksti/"]/

Meaning of Sixty

60

In simple words: The number after fifty-nine, equal to 60.

Sixty in a sentence

• I have sixty apples in the basket.
• She is sixty years old today.
• The temperature reached sixty degrees Fahrenheit.

How to use Sixty

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when counting, telling ages, or discussing time.

Grammar pattern

number + alone

Memory hint

Sounds like 'six' and 'tea' - imagine drinking tea at six o'clock.

Related words

Collocations with Sixty

• sixty minutes
• sixty percent
• sixty seconds

Synonyms for Sixty

• 60
• threescore

Opposites of Sixty

• zero
• none
• nil

Common mistakes with Sixty

• Confused with 'sixteen' when spoken quickly.
• Mispronounced as 'sixty' instead of 'six-tee'.

Frequently asked questions about Sixty

What does Sixty mean?

The number after fifty-nine, equal to 60.

What is the definition of Sixty?

60

How do you use Sixty in a sentence?

I have sixty apples in the basket.

Can you give another example of Sixty?

She is sixty years old today.

What are synonyms for Sixty?

Common alternatives include 60, threescore.

What is the opposite of Sixty?

Opposite meanings include zero, none, nil.

What words go with Sixty?

It commonly pairs with sixty minutes, sixty percent, sixty seconds.

What are common mistakes when using Sixty?

Confused with 'sixteen' when spoken quickly. Mispronounced as 'sixty' instead of 'six-tee'.

How do you pronounce Sixty?

US: /["/ˈsɪksti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɪksti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sixty?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when counting, telling ages, or discussing time.

What CEFR level is Sixty?

"Sixty" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.