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).

2. several(Noun)

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

3. several(Noun)

   An enclosed or separate place; enclosure.

4. several(Adverb)

   By itself; severally.

Origin: From several, from separalis, from separ.

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

1. Several(adj)

   separate; distinct; particular; single

2. Several(adj)

   diverse; different; various

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

4. Several(adverb)

   by itself; severally

5. Several(noun)

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

6. Several(noun)

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

7. Several(noun)

   an inclosed or separate place; inclosure

Origin: [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. Carol Ross:

   We’ve had several calls.

2. Philip Fearnside:

   We've had several good rains.

3. Gary Juffa:

   Informed that several were shot.

4. Jonathen Scott Simpson:

   Several things cause me concern.

5. Tiffany Elliott:

   There are several good cops out there.

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