Synonyms for

Sixth

Verb / sɪksθ / Another word for sixth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Coming next after fifth in position.

Synonyms & similar words

onesixth th 5th next-to-last penultimate second-to-last subsequent following second-last adjacent neighboring proximate nearby bordering contiguous abutting adjoining vicinal

Antonyms

first second third fourth fifth seventh eighth

Common collocations

  • sixth sense
  • sixth grade
  • sixth edition
  • sixth commandment
  • sixth man
  • sixth street
  • sixth month

Word family

adjective sixth

Usage note

The word 'sixth' is an ordinal number. It refers to the position after the fifth and before the seventh in a sequence.

Example sentences

  1. I am in the sixth grade.
  2. The sixth inning is about to start.
  3. She finished sixth in the race.
  4. The sixth book in the series was the best.
  5. The sixth floor of the building has a great view.

Quotes

  • The end of the sixth book is the end of the series.
  • This is the sixth time I've told you to clean your room.
  • Sixth place is better than seventh place.

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