Standard Lemma guide

sev

noun · num · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /sɛv/
  • rhymes with -ɛv

1

noun

Meaning 1

An Indian snack food consisting of small pieces of crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour paste.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

num

Meaning 2

the seventh beat or pulse of a measure, spoken.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • One-two-three-four-five-six-sev-one.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Gujarati સેવ (sev).

Clipping of seven to be one syllable.