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Six

UK /["/sɪks/"]/ US /["/sɪks/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

The number equal to 5 plus 1.

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In simple words: The number that comes after five.

Examples

• I have six apples in my bag.
• She is six years old.
• The team scored six points in the game.
• There are six eggs in the carton.
• We will meet at six o'clock.

Usage notes

Used in counting, age, time, and quantities. It’s appropriate in most contexts, but less common in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

number + standalone

Memory hint

Think of a 'six-pack' of soda to remember 'six'.

Collocations

• six feet
• six hours
• six days
• six people

Synonyms

• half a dozen
• 6

Antonyms

• zero
• none
• no

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'sex' in pronunciation.
• Omitting the 'sixth' when discussing ranks.