Sixth

usgb/sɪksθ/
adjective

It is the ordinal form of the number six, meaning it comes after the fifth and before the seventh in a series.

He was the sixth person to arrive at the party.
Visual representation of "sixth" - It is the ordinal form of the number six, meaning it comes after the fifth and before the seventh in a series.

Often appears as...

  • sixth sense
  • sixth grade
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Ordinal Usage

Use 'sixth' to indicate position or order in a list when sequencing items or people.

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My book is on the sixth shelf from the top.
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Event Occurrence

Apply 'sixth' to describe the order of events, especially recurring ones like anniversaries or meetings.

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We're celebrating our sixth anniversary next week.
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Frequency Clarification

'Sixth' helps clarify frequency, such as in schedules or routines, indicating every sixth occurrence.

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The maintenance check comes after every sixth flight.
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