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seven Definition

seven (sev′ən)

adjective

totaling one more than six

Etymology: ME seoven < OE seofon, akin to Ger sieben < IE base *septṃ > L septem, Gr heptā

noun

  1. the cardinal number between six and eight; 7; VII
  2. any group of seven people or things
  3. something numbered seven or having seven units, as a playing card, throw of dice, etc.

seven Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • rugby: Steeped in history and home to some of the country's wonderful sporting challenges including the famous rugby sevens.
seven Quotes

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars.

—Bible (Old Testament)

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.

—Bible (Old Testament)

I take these to be the seven great facts and doctrines concerning Godöhis richness; his double action, natural and supernatural; his perfect freedom; his delightfulness; his otherness; his adorableness and his prevenience.

—Hu«  gel, Friedrich von, Baron

Then came Peter to him, and said,Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee,Until seven times: but,Until seventy times seven.

—Bible (NewTestament)