“Sics” or “Six”—Which to use?

“Sics” or “Six”

Overview

sics / six are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

sics: (verb) urge to attack someone.

six: (noun) the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one. (adjective) denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units.

Pronunciation

sics: NA

six: s·IH·k·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “sics”

…to drive competitors out of business.

Examples of “six”

…in Liège before being, for six seasons, the first tenor at…
…Article XIX, a period of six years was allowed during which…
Overtime, six editions of the Index were…
Six Virunga Park Rangers were reported…
…and helped the team to six of its seven Washington State…
…creek using blocks, ropes, and six men.
…on 29 October 2019, with six confirmed rounds, plus one non-championship
Six months after her death, in…
…a season four times, including six titles in the 1967 season
There is a ring of six bells.

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