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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The researchers identified several practical steps consumers can take to lessen the environmental impact of washing dishes:

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s worth noting that Fidelity already owns pre-IPO shares in several of its mutual funds, such as Fidelity Blue Chip Growth, Fidelity Contrafund and Fidelity New Millennium.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In May, Affinity Gaming, which currently operates several businesses on behalf of the Primm family, announced a plan to close most properties it had been leasing by July 4.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

For several years, my wife, my children and I found a sanctuary that was genuinely welcoming, open-minded and pluralistic.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

My hands shook and I pumped them several times before I went up.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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