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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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The US military has announced the loss of several aircraft during Iran operations, including a tanker that crashed in Iraq and three F-15s shot down by Kuwaiti friendly fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2020, Hamza Lemssouguer received an offer to manage several billion dollars for hedge-fund titan Ken Griffin, the founder of Citadel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The series spans several decades, drawing inspiration from racial violence during the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, his personal relationship to Africa, people in his own community and across the African diaspora.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And while an amnesty period for gun owners has been extended several times, the deadline is now 30 October for the firearms to be destroyed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s folded over several times into a small square.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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