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sevens
Sevens (noun) means a version of rugby played with seven players per side instead of the usual fifteen. Example: “The rugby sevens tournament is a highlight of the Commonwealth Games.”
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A version of rugby played with seven players per side instead of the usual fifteen.
"The rugby sevens tournament is a highlight of the Commonwealth Games."
How to use sevens
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fast-paced form of rugby with smaller teams of seven players.
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rugby sevens
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What does “sevens” mean?
The word “sevens” means a version of rugby played with seven players per side instead of the usual fifteen. In plain terms, a fast-paced form of rugby with smaller teams of seven players.
How do you use “sevens” in a sentence?
Here is “sevens” used in a sentence: “The rugby sevens tournament is a highlight of the Commonwealth Games.”
What part of speech is “sevens”?
“Sevens” is a noun.
Is “sevens” a common word?
“Sevens” is an uncommon word in modern English.
