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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Uzbekistan’s 20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov is dominating the Candidates tournament, tying a record with five wins in seven games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Ipswich hold two games in hand on their rivals but, equally, McKenna and his squad have to contend with seven games inside 22 days to close the season out.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The officer involved was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to seven years in prison.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Four months later, 18 and pregnant, she married Donald Gonzalez, who was nearly seven years her senior.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A fresh dog would be a big help, now that I was down to seven and one of them lame.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell