seventh
1 synonym and 1 antonym for seventh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — The ordinal number matching seven in a sequence (7th).
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
one-seventh
Antonyms
How to use seventh
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seventh heaven
seventh grade
Etymology
From Old English seofotha, from seven + -th.
Full origin of seventh →Frequently asked questions
What does “seventh” mean?
The word “seventh” means the ordinal number matching seven in a sequence (7th). In plain terms, coming after the sixth in order, or one part out of seven equal parts.
How do you pronounce “seventh”?
“Seventh” is pronounced SEHVNTH (/ˈsɛvənθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “seventh” in a sentence?
Here is “seventh” used in a sentence: “This is her seventh visit to Japan.”
What part of speech is “seventh”?
Depending on how it is used, “seventh” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “seventh” come from?
The word “seventh” comes from Old English. From Old English seofotha, from seven + -th.
Is “seventh” a common word?
“Seventh” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “seventh” have?
“Seventh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ordinal number matching seven in a sequence (7th).
What is the difference between seven and seventh?
Seven is a cardinal number that counts how many things there are. Seventh is the matching ordinal number, showing position in a sequence (7th) or one of seven equal parts of a whole.
How do you write seventh as a figure?
Seventh is written as 7th in figures. It is the ordinal form of the number seven.
When does seventh mean a fraction?
As a noun, a seventh means one of seven equal parts of something, written as 1/7. For example, dividing a cake among seven people gives each person a seventh.
