sève

[ sev ]

/ sɛv /

Save This Word!

noun French.

the characteristic flavor and body of a wine.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of sève

Literally, “sap”

Words nearby sève

Seuss, Seuss, Dr., Sevan, Sevastopil, Sevastopol, sève, seven, Seven against Thebes, sevenbark, seven-card stud, seven deadly sins

How to use sève in a sentence

But Seve'rus rejected this offer, conscious of his own strength, and of the weakness of the proposer.
Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome|Oliver Goldsmith
The first time he was made known to the emperor Seve'rus, was while he was celebrating games on the birth day of his son Ge'ta.
Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome|Oliver Goldsmith