Sixth ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Sixth ( adjective )

1. Coming after the fifth in number or counting order.
2. Positioned six places from the end in a series.

Origin:

Old english siexta, from siex "six" + -ta.

Examples:

1. She was the sixth person to finish the race.
2. He is the sixth son of his parents.
3. The sixth book in the series is my favorite.
4. The sixth note in the musical scale is A.
5. He was the sixth person to be eliminated.

(As a noun)

Sixth ( noun )

1. Coming after the fifth in number or counting order.
2. Positioned six places from the end in a series.

Origin:

Old english siexta, from siex "six" + -ta.

Examples:

1. She was the sixth person to finish the race.
2. He is the sixth son of his parents.
3. The sixth book in the series is my favorite.
4. The sixth note in the musical scale is A.
5. He was the sixth person to be eliminated.