six

Definitions

1. numeral

   The number 6.

   Examples

   • I bought six apples at the store.
   • There are six days left until the trip.
2. noun

   A group of six things.

   Examples

   • The class was divided into sixes for the activity.
   • He set the chairs in sixes around the room.
3. noun

   The written figure 6.

   Examples

   • Write a six on the board.
   • The number plate ended with a six.
4. noun

   A playing card with six marks.

   Examples

   • He threw away the six of hearts.
   • She won the hand with a pair of sixes.
5. noun

   A child who is six years old.

   Examples

   • The fives and sixes will have a snack first.
   • My daughter is a six and just started first grade.
6. noun

   Six o'clock.

   Examples

   • We start dinner at six.
   • The train leaves at six sharp.
7. noun

   In military slang, the place behind you, as in watch your six.

   Examples

   • Watch my six while I check the door.
   • He always guarded his squad's six.
8. noun

   In cricket, a hit that flies over the boundary and scores six runs.

   Examples

   • His century included twelve sixes.
   • He hit a six off the last ball.
9. noun

   In American football, a touchdown, worth six points.

   Examples

   • The quarterback threw a long pass for the six.
   • They scored a six in the final minute.
10. noun

    In slang, a bathroom.

    Examples

    • I will be back in a minute, just going to the six.
    • Where is the six in this building?