What is another word for half a dozen?

Pronunciation: [hˈɑːf ɐ dˈʌzən] (IPA)

When it comes to talking about six of something, many of us default to "half a dozen." However, there are plenty of synonyms to choose from to mix up your language. You could say "six of" whatever you're discussing, or get more colorful with phrases like "a sextet," "a half dozen and two," or "six-pack." "Hexad" is a more technical term for a group of six, while "sexagintuple" is a mouthful that refers to 60 of something. No matter which synonym you choose, changing up your language can make your writing or conversation more engaging and memorable.

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What are the hypernyms for Half a dozen?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Half a dozen

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