sevens
word · lemma: seven
Definition
'Sevens' most often refers to rugby sevens, a fast-paced sport with teams of seven players. It can also simply mean groups or sets of seven things.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for 'rugby sevens' (the sport), especially in sports contexts ('play sevens', 'a game of sevens'). Rarely used for saying 'groups of seven'. In most daily contexts, 'seven' or 'group of seven' is used instead.
Example Sentences
He enjoys watching rugby sevens on TV.
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There are two sevens in this deck of cards.
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Our team is training for the sevens tournament next month.
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Some people believe sevens is even more exciting than regular rugby.
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If you line up the sevens from all the decks, it looks really cool.
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Did you see the incredible try scored in the Hong Kong Sevens?
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