HyperDic: several

English > 3 senses of the word several:
ADJECTIVEallseveral(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
allseveral, respective, variousconsidered individually
allseveraldistinct / distinct and individual
several > pronunciation
Soundsseh'verahl; seh'vrahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > several: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many.
Examples
  • "several letters came in the mail"
  • "several people were injured in the accident"
Broadersomequantifier
English > several: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningConsidered individually.
Example "specialists in their several fields"
Synonymsrespective, various
Broaderindividual, singleBeing or characteristic of a single thing or person
Spanishrespectivo
Catalanrespectiu
English > several: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningdistinct / distinct and individual.
Example"three several times"
BroaderdifferentUnlike in nature or quality or form or degree

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