seven

/ˈsɛvən/
/ˈsɛvən/
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Other forms: sevens

Definitions of seven
  1. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
    synonyms: 7, VII, heptad, septenary, septet, sevener
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    type of:
    digit, figure
    one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
  2. noun
    one of four playing cards in a deck with seven pips on the face
    synonyms: seven-spot
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    type of:
    spot
    a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
  3. adjective
    being one more than six
    synonyms: 7, vii
    cardinal
    being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
Pronunciation
US
/ˈsɛvən/
UK
/ˈsɛvən/
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