six
word
/ˈsɪks/
SIKS
/sˈɪks/
SIKS
Definition
The number 6; comes after five and before seven. It is used to count or show quantity.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a cardinal number. Often combined in time (six o'clock), dates (June 6), or quantities (six apples). Usually written as ‘6’ in digits. Not to be confused with ‘sixth’ which is ordinal.
Spanish: seisPortuguese (BR): seisPortuguese (PT): seisChinese (Simplified): 六Chinese (Traditional): 六Hindi: छहArabic: ستةBengali: ছয়Russian: шестьJapanese: 六Vietnamese: sáuKorean: 여섯Turkish: altıUrdu: چھIndonesian: enam
Example Sentences
There are six apples in the basket.
basic
I have six books on my shelf.
basic
She wakes up at six every morning.
basic
She finished sixth, but I was number six in the race!
natural
Can you believe it? They have exactly six grandchildren!
natural
We need a six-pack of water bottles for the trip.
natural