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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If a lawsuit were to be filed, it would join similar legal actions filed in several countries, including China, Australia and the U.S., over Tesla’s self-driving claims.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

The tech company agreed in 2024 to buy power generated by several Kairos reactors and hopes to receive up to 500 gigawatts of nuclear power over the next 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Cox has also presented several TV programmes for the BBC, including The Great Pottery Throw Down and book review series Between The Covers.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Unadjusted earnings per share were $1.29, with several spinoff-related charges weighing on the numbers.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

At the back of the property, several girls her age seem to be using the wooden stage for a painting project.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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"A Book of Nonsense"

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