Six

usgb/sɪks/
noun

Number after five and before seven.

There are six apples in the basket.
Visual representation of "six" - Number after five and before seven

Often appears as...

  • six o'clock
  • six figure
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Visual representation of "six"
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Ordinal Position

Use 'six' when listing or ordering items; it signifies the sixth position.

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In the queue, I was number six.
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Time Reference

'Six' can indicate time, often associated with hours on a clock.

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The show starts at six.
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Counting Objects

Use 'six' to count objects, helping quantify and express exact numbers.

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I need six eggs for this recipe.
Visual representation of the word "Six"

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