seven
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for seven, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Num — The number 7, one more than six and one less than eight.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use seven
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English seofon, from Proto-Germanic *sebun, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *septm, the same root behind Latin septem and Greek hepta.
Full origin of seven →Frequently asked questions
What does “seven” mean?
The word “seven” means the number 7, one more than six and one less than eight. In plain terms, the number after six.
How do you pronounce “seven”?
“Seven” is pronounced SEH-vuhn (/ˈsɛvən/ in IPA).
How do you use “seven” in a sentence?
Here is “seven” used in a sentence: “She has seven cats.”
What part of speech is “seven”?
“Seven” is a num.
Where does the word “seven” come from?
The word “seven” comes from Latin. From Old English seofon, from Proto-Germanic *sebun, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *septm, the same root behind Latin septem and Greek hepta.
Is “seven” a common word?
“Seven” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
Is seven a prime number?
Yes. Seven is a prime number because it can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself, with no other whole-number factors. It is the fourth prime, following 2, 3 and 5. Prime numbers like seven are the building blocks of arithmetic, since every whole number breaks down into primes.
Why is seven considered a lucky number?
In many Western cultures, seven is treated as lucky thanks to its frequent appearance in religion, mythology and folklore — the seven days of the week, seven wonders, seven seas and lucky sevens on dice or slot machines. There is no mathematical reason for the belief; it is purely cultural tradition.
What number comes after seven?
Eight comes after seven. Seven sits between six and eight on the number line: it is one more than six and one less than eight. Counting upward, the order runs five, six, seven, eight, nine. In digits, seven is written as 7 and eight as 8.
How is seven written in Roman numerals?
Seven is written as VII in Roman numerals — the symbol V (five) followed by two I's (one each), which add together to make seven. This additive style is why you also see VI for six and VIII for eight. The single digit 7 is the everyday Arabic-numeral form.