Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

several

[sev-er-uhl, sev-ruhl] / ˈsɛv ər əl, ˈsɛv rəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The city of Malibu has filed a suit of its own accusing the city of L.A., the state and several other entities of engaging in negligent conduct that enabled the fire’s destruction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He has praised several of his favorite officials—Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in his first term, Gen. Dan Caine now—for looking their role, “straight out of Central Casting.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

They said they were looking for several suspects, but insisted the bomb was not an act of terrorism.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Even if the number of global influencers who subscribe is several times that number, it isn’t a game-changing figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Now, as Wolf trotted along the trail, he was relieved to hear that she was several strides behind.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




Vocabulary lists containing several


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "several" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com