six

noun \ ˈsiks \

Updated on: 10 May 2018

Definition of six

1 : a number that is one more than five — see Table of Numbers

2 : the sixth in a set or series

3 : something having six units or members: such as

a : an ice hockey team

b : a 6-cylinder engine or automobile

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six

adjective

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six

pronoun, plural in construction

— at 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

His four pick-sixes are an Alabama record, and the Bears need that ball production.

— rich campbell, chicagotribune.com, "Bears Big Board: Analyzing 6 potential draft candidates for the No. 8 pick," 25 Apr. 2018
But the Seawolves hung around, surged ahead and took a three-point advantage, 20-17, on a kill by Timmy Ellis (team-high six kills).

— jeff tully, latimes.com, "Motivated Providence volleyball sweeps Pacifica Christian," 12 Apr. 2018
Goalkeeper Matt Turner made a career-high six saves in his first career shutout.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Revolution shut out Dynamo," 1 Apr. 2018
His pick-six against Clemson sealed the Sugar Bowl win with an athletic leap into the end zone.

— michael casagrande, AL.com, "Alabama returns a few star LBs, now needs depth," 14 Mar. 2018
Hughes became the first player in UCF history to score touchdowns on punt return, kickoff return and a pick-six during the same season.

— shannon green, OrlandoSentinel.com, "ESPN analyst Todd McShay calls Mike Hughes 'difference-maker' for the NFL," 7 Mar. 2018
For a driver as talented as Hinchcliffe, and for an organization with significant resources and the history of success SPM boasts, consistent top-six finishes should be the expectation, Phillips said, not the exception.

— jim ayello, USA TODAY Sports, "Will offseason IndyCar team overhauls at Foyt, SPM produce desired results?," 27 Feb. 2018
For a driver as talented as Hinchcliffe, and for an organization with significant resources and the history of success SPM boasts, consistent top-six finishes should be the expectation, Phillips said, not the exception.

— jim ayello, Indianapolis Star, "IndyCar team previews: Will offseason overhauls at Foyt, SPM produce desired results?," 27 Feb. 2018
The 6-foot-5, 240-pounder had 37 tackles (27 solo), three fumble recoveries and two interceptions – including a pick-six – during his sophomore campaign.

— john snodgrass, Cincinnati.com, "Recruiting Trail: Soccer and football dominate," 29 Jan. 2018

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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

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Definition of six for English Language Learners

: the number 6
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: being one more than five

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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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