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.
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.
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