Definitions

six

[siks] / sɪks /

ADJECTIVE

having six of something

Synonyms

WEAK

hexadic hexagonal semestral senary sextuple

NOUN

six of something

Synonyms

STRONG

hexad hexagon hexagram semester sextet sextuplet

Example Sentences

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In six of the seven innings on Wednesday, Carson got the leadoff batter aboard, forcing Acuna to work extra hard while throwing 102 pitches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

There are six species of Ebola virus, but only three cause large outbreaks in people.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I lift probably five to six times a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Both groups returned to the lab for six weekly training sessions.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Kane’s Arctic Explorations sold 150,000 copies in its first six months.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock