Definition of six
1 : a number that is one more than five — see number table
2 : the sixth in a set or series
3 : something having six units or members: such asa : an ice hockey teamb : a 6-cylinder engine or automobile
six
adjectivesix
pronoun, plural in constructionat sixes and sevens
: in a state of disorder
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Examples of six in a Sentence
“What time is it?” “It's six.”
I leave each day at six.
Recent Examples of six from the Web
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After not starting as a sophomore in 2014, McDonald broke out as a junior with eight interceptions, five blocked punts and 10 non-offensive touchdowns, including four pick-sixes.
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Trending: Hendricks is 3-0 with a 1.96 ERA in his last six starts after going 1-1 with a 6.19 ERA in his first three.
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Meanwhile, the countries of the European Union have been at sixes and sevens in their relations with Moscow.
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Origin and Etymology of six
Middle English, from six, adjective, from Old English siex; akin to Old High German sehs six, Latin sex, Greek hex
Other Number-Related Terms
SIX Defined for English Language Learners
six
playDefinition of six for English Language Learners
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: the number 6
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: the sixth in a set or series
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: six o'clock
SIX Defined for Kids
Definition of six for Students
1 : one more than five : two times three : 6
2 : the sixth in a set or series
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