number six
The term "number six" can refer to a numeral, a position, or have cultural and contextual significance in various fields like sports, numerology, and slang.
Definition
A1General
The numeral or digit that comes after five and before seven in a sequence.
A2Order and Ranking
A position or rank that is sixth in a series or order.
Example
- She finished in the number six spot in the race.
B1Sports
A specific playing position or jersey number in certain sports, such as cricket or rugby.
Example
- The number six batsman scored a century in the cricket match.
B2Numerology
(spiritual)Represents love, harmony, and stability; often associated with Venus and considered auspicious for relationships and creativity.
Example
- People living in house number six are believed to experience domestic happiness.
B2Biblical
(religious)Often symbolizes human imperfection and weakness, being one short of the number seven, which represents completeness.
Example
- In the Bible, the number six is seen as a symbol of human labor and creation.
B2Slang
(informal, Nigeria)Refers to one's brain or common sense.
Example
- Use your number six and think before you act.
Similar
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