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Definitions

several

[sev-er-uhl, sev-ruhl] / ˈsɛv ər əl, ˈsɛv rəl /
ADJECTIVE
assorted, various
Synonyms
WEAK
a few a lot any certain considerable definite different disparate distinct divers diverse handful hardly any indefinite individual infrequent manifold many not many numerous only a few particular personal plural proportionate quite a few rare respective scant scanty scarce scarcely any separate single small number some sparse special specific sundry
Antonyms
WEAK
individual none one

Example Sentences

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When she was in her first assistant-coaching job at UCLA, she met with Wooden every other Tuesday for several years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

As bells rang out across the Vatican and the crowd applauded, Leo concluded his blessing by offering Easter greetings in several languages, including Latin, Arabic and Chinese.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The program is one of several reasons why Los Angeles County officials reported a double-digit reduction in the homeless mortality rate in 2024, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But several forces may stand in the way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Then he found a juniper sapling with several twigs raggedly bitten off.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.