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Meaning of several
The primary meaning of the word "several" is to indicate more than two but not a large number.
Etymology of several
The word "several" comes from the Old French word "severel", meaning separate or distinct, which is derived from the Latin word "separare", meaning to separate.
Synonyms
numerous
many
multiple
several
few
some
various
sundry
diverse
manifold
multitudinous
plentiful
abundant
copious
profuse
ample
considerable
numerous
multiple
myriad
legion
plentiful
bountiful
generous
lavish
rich
prolific
multiplex
multiform
heterogeneous
miscellaneous
assorted
mixed
varied
different
distinct
separate
individual
unique
particular
special
specific
certain
certain
explicit
express
several
discrete
scattered
sporadic
isolated
occasional
frequent
recurrent
repeated
common
customary
habitual
usual
ordinary
routine
regular
periodic
intermittent
continual
constant
steady
incessant
uninterrupted
unbroken
sequential
consecutive
successive
straight
continuous
connected
linked
joined
united
combined
merged
blended
integrated
coordinated
harmonized
Definitions
- Used to indicate more than two but not a large number
- Used to indicate a small, indefinite number of
- Used to distinguish items or individuals from one another
Usage Examples
- I have several books to read over the weekend.
- Several people were injured in the accident.
- The company has several locations throughout the city.
Antonyms
one
single
sole
alone
solitary
individual
unique
only
solitary
few
scant
sparse
rare
infrequent
uncommon
unusual
exceptional
singular
unitary
unified
combined
merged
joined
united
whole
entire
complete
total
all
entire
intact
unbroken
continuous
connected
linked
joined
solid
compact
dense
thick
heavy
intense
extreme
absolute
utter
complete
comprehensive
exhaustive
thorough
detailed
specific
precise
exact
identical
uniform
homogeneous
consistent
constant
invariable
unchanged
unchanging
permanent
stable
steady
fixed
firm
rigid
unshakeable