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Definition of seven

seven

/ˈsɛv.ən/
sev · en
Plural:sevens
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Adjective:seventh
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• adjective

1

Amounting to one more than six; totaling 7 in number.

Example

"The committee consists of seven members elected from different departments."

• noun

1

The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of six and one; one less than eight; 7.

Example

"Seven is often considered a lucky number in many cultures around the world."

2

A playing card, die face, or domino side marked with seven pips or spots.

Example

"He played the seven of diamonds to win the trick."

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• pronoun

1

Seven people or things previously mentioned or easily identified from context.

Example

"Ten applicants were interviewed for the fellowship, and seven were selected."

• Rhymes for seven

• Nearby Words

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settler
setup
seven
sevenfold
sevengill shark
sevenish

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English seofon, of Proto-Germanic origin (*sebun), and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root *septm, making it a direct cognate with Latin septem and Ancient Greek hepta.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seven. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seven
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