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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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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 project, titled "Exploring the dynamics of a Roman sanctuary -- Interdisciplinary studies on spatial organisation and depositions at the central sanctuary in Nida-Heddernheim," brings together experts from several institutions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The developments come alongside several politically significant events for China.

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

After I turned off my system, I sat there for several minutes, unable to stop thinking about the conversation that had just happened.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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