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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While supported by a number of his remarkable drawings, the sculptural Michelangelo we see mostly second-hand, through copies, casts, and independent works made by several of his many followers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Rams made news on several fronts while building what is arguably the NFL most star-studded roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

What’s more, the projection had several other teams that have never before won the tournament advancing to the quarterfinals, including Portugal and Belgium.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Earlier this week, the Energy Department confirmed that a design from rival Antares Nuclear will be the first of several reactors to go critical by the July 4 deadline.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I gesture at the trees around us, where, sure enough, several birds are chirping.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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