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seventh

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛv.ənθ]

Word

Context: "order or rank"

(adjective) seventh means being number seven in a sequence. Think about when you are counting things, and you reach the number seven. That’s when something is called seventh.

Example

She finished in seventh place in the race, which was a great achievement for her.

Example

He did not come in seventh; instead, he was the last to finish.

Example

What number is seventh in your list of favorite animals?

Context: "order or rank"

(noun) the seventh is the person or thing that holds the position of number seven. Like in a group of friends, if you are the seventh person to join, we would say you are the seventh.

Example

He was the seventh in line for the roller coaster, waiting excitedly.

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You weren’t the seventh to arrive; you came much later.

Example

Who was the seventh person to speak at the meeting?

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