several Definition
- 1more than two but not many
- 2considered separately; respective
Using several: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "several" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I have several books on the topic.
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Several people were injured in the accident.
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We met several times before we started dating.
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The company has several offices around the world.
several Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with several
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Several of my friends are coming to the party.
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I have told you several times not to do that.
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I lived in Japan for several years.
Origins of several
from Old French 'sevrer', meaning 'to separate'
Summary: several in Brief
The term 'several' [ˈsɛvrəl] refers to a small number of things or people, more than two but not many. It can be used as a determiner, pronoun, or adjective. Examples include 'I have several books on the topic' and 'Several people were injured in the accident.' 'Several' can also be used in phrases like 'several of' and 'several times.'