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
six adjective
six pronoun, plural in construction
Phrases
at sixes and sevens
: in a state of disorder

Examples of six in a Sentence

“What time is it?” “It's six.” I leave each day at six.
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With two pick sixes in the first half, a fumble and two more drives ending with a turnover on downs, the Mustangs didn’t give themselves a chance in one of college football’s most intimidating environments. Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 For a long time, six sixes felt to be a mythical achievement. The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 While the Mustangs’ defense held tall early, starting quarterback Kelvin Jennings tossed two backbreaking pick sixes in the first and second quarter. Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The women’s league will open with four teams in cities to be determined and will feature a sixes format, which is the same style of play that will take place at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where lacrosse is returning for the first time since 1948. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for six 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from six, adjective, from Old English siex; akin to Old High German sehs six, Latin sex, Greek hex

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of six was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Six.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/six. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

six

noun
1
: a number that is one more than five see number
2
: the sixth in a set or series
six adjective or pronoun

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