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several

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈsɛvərəl/ · UK /ˈsevərəl/

several means: Different or separate, belonging to each person or thing mentioned.

adjective

DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALC2

Different or separate, belonging to each person or thing mentioned.

  • The guests went their several ways.
  • The officers performed their several duties.
  • Each department pursued its several interests.

Similar words: respective, individual, separate

Common phrases: their several ways, several duties, several responsibilities

determiner

A FEWA2

More than two, but not a large number.

  • I have several questions.
  • She called several times yesterday.
  • Several people were waiting outside the shop.

Similar words: a few

Common phrases: several days, several people, several times

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