seven — the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsevən/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it has seven lives left after falling from the tree.
- I need seven hours of sleep to function like a normal human being.
- She counted seven shooting stars in one night.
seven
NOUN[/ˈsevən/]
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'seofon', which evolved through Proto-Germanic ancestors and ultimately traces to Indo-European roots. This numerical term appears in similar forms across Indo-European languages, reflecting an ancient shared linguistic heritage.
Breakdown
Old English 'seofon' underwent sound changes during the transition from Old to Middle English, with the loss of the unstressed final vowel 'o' and simplification of the 'f' to 'v', yielding the modern form 'seven'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it has seven lives left after falling from the tree.”
“I need seven hours of sleep to function like a normal human being.”
“She counted seven shooting stars in one night.”
“The seven-year-old boy can already solve math problems faster than me.”
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