Meaning & Definition of word "Several"
Several
/ˈsɛv.ər.əl/
adjective:
- 1. More than two but not many; various.
- Example: I have several friends coming over for dinner.
- 2. Consisting of or involving a number of things or people.
- Example: There are several ways to solve this problem.
- 3. Distinct; unique; individual.
- Example: 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 of several
Meaning: A casual way to refer to something in an indefinite quantity.
● Example Sentence: I’ve got several plans for the weekend.
Meaning: Used to indicate a vague, unspecified amount.
● Example Sentence: We'll see several options.