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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In the mid-2010s, BYD brought several dozen street-legal EVs into the U.S. as part of a pilot program for taxi fleets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Bianco grew visibly frustrated several times over the debate’s format and his opponents’ answers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The 36-year-old was taken to a local hospital with severe shoulder damage and fractures to several vertebrae in his back, and had major surgery.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

That sent most of the tech sector spiraling—one day before several of the biggest AI spenders are set to announce earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

But his mother has now called him Charley several times.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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