Spell Bee Word: six

Basic Details

Word: Six

Part of Speech: Numeric / Adjective

Meaning: The number that comes after five and before seven; a quantity of 6.

Synonyms: Half a dozen

Antonyms: Five, Seven

Idioms and Phrases

1. Six of one, half a dozen of the other: Means that two different alternatives are equally good or bad. Example: "Whether we go to the park or the beach, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other; we will have fun either way."
2. Six feet under: A euphemism referring to being buried or dead. Example: "When he found out he had a terminal illness, he joked that he was going to be six feet under soon."

Usage Examples

Example 1: There are six apples in the basket, and they are all ripe and delicious.

Example 2: We played a game with six players on each team for a friendly match.

Example 3: On my birthday, I received six lovely gifts from my friends and family.

Fun Fact

The number six has special significance in many cultures. For example, in ancient Greece, it was considered a perfect number since the divisors of six (1, 2, 3) add up to six itself.

Famous Quote

"The number six is perfect in all ways." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "six" mean?

a) A quantity of seven
b) A quantity of four
c) A quantity of six
d) A quantity of nine

Answer: c) A quantity of six

2. Which of these is a synonym of "six"?

a) Four
b) Half a dozen
c) Ten
d) Three

Answer: b) Half a dozen

3. What is the antonym of "six"?

a) Eight
b) Five
c) Six again
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Five

4. Which sentence uses "six" correctly?

a) I bought six oranges from the market.
b) The dog can play six fetch every day.
c) Four plus six equals eleven.
d) There are six days in a week and a couple of nights.

Answer: a) I bought six oranges from the market.

5. What does the idiom "six of one, half a dozen of the other" mean?

a) There is a lot of difference between two choices.
b) Two alternatives are equally attractive or unattractive.
c) One choice is the best option.
d) Six is better than five.

Answer: b) Two alternatives are equally attractive or unattractive.