Meaning
The number 6, one more than five.
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Word origin
From Old English siex, the common Germanic word for the number 6.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- siex
Examples
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A week has 6 days plus Sunday.
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The baby is 6 months old.
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We bought 6 eggs.
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six: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the English word "six" (The number 6, one more than five.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 7: Joining words.