seven

sev·en

noun \ˈse-vən, ˈse-b^əm\

Definition of SEVEN

1

— see number table

2

: the seventh in a set or series <the seven of clubs>

3

: something having seven units or members

— seven adjective

— seven pronoun, plural in construction

Examples of SEVEN

1. “What time is it?” “It's seven.”
2. I leave each day at seven.

Origin of SEVEN

Middle English, from seven, adjective, from Old English seofon; akin to Old High German sibun seven, Latin septem, Greek hepta

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with SEVEN

Bevin, devon, heaven, leaven, levin, sweven