Several — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective pronoun /ˈse-və-rəl/ sev·er·al

Meaning & Definition of Several

Several (adjective)

  1. separate or distinct from one another
  2. individually owned or controlled, exclusive
  3. of or relating separately to each individual involved

Several (pronoun)

  1. an indefinite number more than two and fewer than many

Several (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. more than two but not very many

    "It took several weeks for the package to arrive."

    "He arrived several hours ago."

    similar: some, beaucoup (slang), legion, many, multifold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous, countless, innumerable, numberless, uncountable, unnumbered, untold, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry, various, divers, manifold, multifarious, myriad
    opposite: countable, limited, few

  2. not the same, shared, or matching

    "After college, we each went our several ways."

    similar: divers, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry, variant, varied, various, different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, alternate, alternative, individual, particular, peculiar, single, disproportionate, divergent, unequal
    opposite: equal, selfsame, equivalent, tantamount, akin, analogous, comparable, homological, homologous, related, homogeneous, homogenous, uniform, alike, identical, indistinguishable, kin, kindred, like, parallel, same, similar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Several

The most common words with a similar meaning to Several:

Slang: beaucoup
some, legion, many, multifold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous, countless, innumerable, numberless, uncountable, unnumbered, untold, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry, various, divers, manifold, multifarious, myriad, variant, varied, different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, alternate, alternative

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Several

Words with the opposite meaning of Several:

countable, limited, few, equal, selfsame, equivalent, tantamount, akin, analogous, comparable, homological, homologous, related, homogeneous, homogenous, uniform, alike, identical, indistinguishable, kin, kindred, like, parallel, same, similar

Origin & Etymology of Several

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin separalis, from Latin separ separate, back-formation from separare to separate

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Several

several dozen, go our/their/your several ways, on all/several counts

Frequently Asked Questions about Several

What does "Several" mean?

"Several" means separate or distinct from one another. As an an adjective and a pronoun, it is defined as: separate or distinct from one another. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Several"?

Other words for "Several" include some, beaucoup, legion, many, multifold, multiple, multiplex and multitudinous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Several" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Several"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Several". Common alternatives include some, beaucoup, legion, many, multifold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous, numerous and countless.

What is the opposite of "Several"?

Antonyms of "Several" include countable, limited, few, equal, selfsame, equivalent, tantamount and akin.

How do you use "Several" in a sentence?

Examples of "Several" in a sentence: "It took several weeks for the package to arrive."; "He arrived several hours ago."; "After college, we each went our several ways.".

Is "Several" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Several" can be used as an adjective and a pronoun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Several"?

"Several" is pronounced /ˈse-və-rəl/ and divided into syllables as sev·er·al.

What is the origin of the word "Several"?

"Several" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin separalis, from Latin separ separate, back-formation from separare to separate. First known use: 15th century.