Definitions for Several
ˈsɛv ər əl, ˈsɛv rəlSev·er·al

Princeton's WordNet(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. several(a)(adj)

   (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

   "several letters came in the mail"; "several people were injured in the accident"

2. respective(a), several(a), various(a)(adj)

   considered individually

   "the respective club members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the various reports all agreed"

3. several(p)(adj)

   distinct and individual

   "three several times"

Wiktionary(1.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. several(Noun)

   An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

   Etymology: From several, from separalis, from separ.

2. several(Noun)

   Each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual.

   Etymology: From several, from separalis, from separ.

3. several(Noun)

   An enclosed or separate place; enclosure.

   Etymology: From several, from separalis, from separ.

4. several(Adverb)

   By itself; severally.

   Etymology: From several, from separalis, from separ.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Several(adj)

   separate; distinct; particular; single

   Etymology: [OF., fr. LL. separalis, fr. L. separ separate, different. See Sever, Separate.]

2. Several(adj)

   diverse; different; various

   Etymology: [OF., fr. LL. separalis, fr. L. separ separate, different. See Sever, Separate.]

3. Several(adj)

   consisting of a number more than two, but not very many; divers; sundry; as, several persons were present when the event took place

   Etymology: [OF., fr. LL. separalis, fr. L. separ separate, different. See Sever, Separate.]

4. Several(adverb)

   by itself; severally

   Etymology: [OF., fr. LL. separalis, fr. L. separ separate, different. See Sever, Separate.]

5. Several(noun)

   each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual

   Etymology: [OF., fr. LL. separalis, fr. L. separ separate, different. See Sever, Separate.]

6. Several(noun)

   persons oe objects, more than two, but not very many

   Etymology: [OF., fr. LL. separalis, fr. L. separ separate, different. See Sever, Separate.]

7. Several(noun)

   an inclosed or separate place; inclosure

   Etymology: [OF., fr. LL. separalis, fr. L. separ separate, different. See Sever, Separate.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Several

   sev′ėr-al, adj. distinct: particular: different: various: consisting of a number: sundry.—n. a woman's loose outer garment, capable of being worn as a shawl, or in other forms.—adv. Sev′erally.—n. Sev′eralty, sole tenancy of property. [O. Fr.,—L. separāre, to separate.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Several' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #338

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Several' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1155

Anagrams for Several »

1. leavers

2. reveals

How to pronounce Several?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Several in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Several in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Several in a Sentence

1. Cheng Peng:

   We've won several silver medals and we've been longing for a gold medal, we put in a lot of effort and this gold medal is like a new starting point for us and will push us further. Hopefully we'll win many more.

2. Allison Woolbert:

   Her story is not unique, people see a 17-year-old who has struggled for several years, desperately trying to be herself. They are seeing a real-life instance of what this is like for a teen.

3. The CDC:

   The epidemiological evidence available at this time suggests that a common meal item or ingredient served at Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants in several states is a likely source of this outbreak.

4. Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty:

   Investors will increasingly look forward to the 2017 iPhone cycle. We see several potentially revolutionary features, especially in display and battery life, that Apple could launch in just over a year from now.

5. Rahul Kapoor:

   We can confirm several owners have postponed dry docking earlier scheduled for the months of October and November to take advantage of the skyrocketing freight rates.

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