First Known Use: before 12th century
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seven
noun sev·en \ˈse-vən, ˈse-bəm\
: the number 7
: the seventh in a set or series
: seven o'clock
Full 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
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Origin of SEVEN
Middle English, from seven, adjective, from Old English seofon; akin to Old High German sibun seven, Latin septem, Greek hepta
SEVEN Defined for Kids
1seven
adjective sev·en \ˈse-vən\
Definition of SEVEN for Kids
: being one more than six
2seven
noun
Definition of SEVEN for Kids
1
: one more than six : 7
2
: the seventh in a set or series
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