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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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Visible light has wavelengths of several hundred nanometers, while infrared light extends to a micrometer or more.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

They insist this is not their war and say they feel abandoned after Lebanese troops withdrew from several border points.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The developments come alongside several politically significant events for China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Some US analysts have described the loss of an F-15E deep inside Iranian territory, followed by the destruction of several rescue aircraft, as showing the limitations of the US air power.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

There were several scraps of papers and a billfold containing a few paper rijksdaalders.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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