Definitions

seven

[sev-uhn] / ˈsɛv ən /

ADJECTIVE

having seven of something

Synonyms

STRONG

septenary

WEAK

septemviral septennial septuple

NOUN

seven of something

Synonyms

STRONG

hebdomad heptad septenary

WEAK

heptade septuplicate

Example Sentences

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And there was a lively debate in the BBC studio following Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina, a result that ensured the co-hosts avoided defeat for the first time in seven World Cup matches.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The destruction of the pipeline seven months later set off a high-stakes geopolitical mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Our time horizon is three, five, seven, even ten years,” Tengler wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The projects include Tate Britain again showcasing his seven decades of work and Tate Modern's Turbine Hall hosting a multimedia installation of his celebrated designs for opera sets.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

We had seven geese: six hen geese and one old gander.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls