Simple meaning
What does Several mean?
Several means a small number more than two or three.
Dictionary definition
more than a few but not many.
Example sentences
Several in a sentence
easy
The chart helped us understand several in a clear way.
medium
In class discussion, we used several to compare the results.
hard
The reading passage used several to explain changes in amount and degree.
Synonyms
Words like Several
largerClose in meaning in many contexts.
strongerClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smallerHelpful contrast for meaning.
lowerHelpful contrast for meaning.
Word family
Several word family
Base word
several
adjective
several
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does several mean?
SEVERAL means several means a small number more than two or three.
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