six
0 antonyms and opposites of six, grouped by meaning.
Num — The number after five and before seven; 6.
How to use six
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English six, tracing back to the ancient Proto-Indo-European word for the number, related to Latin sex and Greek hex.
Full origin of six →Frequently asked questions
What does “six” mean?
The word “six” means the number after five and before seven; 6. In plain terms, the number 6 — or, in cricket, a shot worth six runs.
How do you pronounce “six”?
“Six” is pronounced sihks (/sɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “six” in a sentence?
Here is “six” used in a sentence: “She has six brothers and sisters.”
What part of speech is “six”?
Depending on how it is used, “six” can be a num and a noun.
Where does the word “six” come from?
The word “six” comes from Latin. From Old English six, tracing back to the ancient Proto-Indo-European word for the number, related to Latin sex and Greek hex.
Is “six” a common word?
“Six” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “six” have?
“Six” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the number after five and before seven; 6.
What number comes after six?
Seven comes immediately after six, and five comes just before it, so six sits sixth in the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. As an ordinal number it becomes 'sixth,' the position right after fifth. Written as a numeral it is simply 6.
How do you write six in Roman numerals?
Six is written 'VI' in Roman numerals — the symbol V, meaning five, followed by I, meaning one, so five plus one. You still see numerals like this on some clock faces, book and chapter headings, and the names of monarchs, such as Edward VI or George VI.
Is six an even number?
Yes. Six is even because it divides exactly by two, giving three with nothing left over. It is also the first 'perfect number,' since its smaller divisors — one, two, and three — add up to six itself. A group of six is often called a half-dozen.