Definitions
- Referring to a grammatical form indicating more than one of something. - Talking about a noun or pronoun that represents more than one person, animal, thing, or concept. - Describing a situation where there are multiple instances of something.
- Referring to a small number of things or people that are more than two. - Talking about a quantity that is not precisely defined but is more than a few. - Describing a group of things or people that are distinct from others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a quantity greater than one.
- 2Both can be used to describe groups of people or things.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Plural is primarily used in grammar to indicate quantity, while several is used to describe an imprecise but small number of things.
- 2Precision: Plural is precise and indicates an exact number, while several is less precise and indicates a small but unspecified number.
- 3Usage: Plural is used in specific contexts such as grammar and mathematics, while several is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Formality: Plural is a technical term and is more formal than several, which is more casual in tone.
- 5Grammatical category: Plural is an adjective or noun, while several is only an adjective.
Remember this!
Plural and several both refer to a quantity greater than one, but they differ in their precision, function, usage, and formality. Plural is a technical term used in grammar and mathematics to indicate quantity, while several is a more casual term used to describe an imprecise but small number of things.
