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Several students raised their hands.
What does Several mean?
a few, but more than two.
Dictionary definition
More than two but not a large number.
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The report included several examples from the text.
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The scientist repeated the test several times to check the results.
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What does several mean?
Several means a few, but more than two.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to several?
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MeaningSeveral means a few, but more than two.
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