Several

/ˈsɛv.ər.əl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
More than two but not many; various.
I have several friends coming over for dinner.
Consisting of or involving a number of things or people.
There are several ways to solve this problem.
Distinct; unique; individual.
She has lived in several cities over the years.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin 'severalis', from 'severus' meaning 'severe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

several times
Repeatedly on multiple occasions.
several years
A period of time longer than two years.

Related Words

few
A small number; not many.
many
A large number; numerous.

Slang Meanings

A casual way to refer to something in an indefinite quantity.
I’ve got several plans for the weekend.
Used to indicate a vague, unspecified amount.
We'll see several options.