Synonyms for

Sixty

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

Definition

the number equivalent to the product of six and ten; five tens

Synonyms & similar words

threescore lx threescore LX 60s sixties mid-sixties late-sixties early-sixties golden-ager old-timer pensioner retiree oldster geriatric sexagenarian sixtieth 60th

Antonyms

few little some several many numerous

Common collocations

  • sixty minutes
  • sixty seconds
  • sixty miles
  • sixty years
  • sixty-five
  • sixty-six
  • sixty-seven
  • sixty-eight

Word family

adjective sixtieth

Usage note

Sixty is a cardinal number. It is rarely used in formal synonym contexts as it is a specific quantity.

Example sentences

  1. I have sixty marbles.
  2. There are sixty minutes in an hour.
  3. I am going to buy sixty balloons for my party.
  4. There were sixty students in the class.
  5. My grandmother is sixty years old.

Quotes

  • I turned sixty. That's the sweet spot in life. You know yourself better, you have more confidence, but you are still open to learning. - Ellen Burstyn
  • I will never forget my 60th birthday; I was alone in Berlin at an awards ceremony, sobbing with gratitude because I had survived and thrived on so many battles. - B. Smith
  • I'm sixty, and I did not think I was going to make it to sixty. - Diane Keaton

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