Another Word For Several

Meaning

The word "several" means more than two but not many; it's often used to indicate a small, indefinite number of things or people. It suggests a quantity that is greater than a few but less than many, conveying the idea that there are multiple items involved.

Synonyms

• Various
• Numerous
• A few
• Some
• Manifold

Antonyms

• One
• None
• Single
• Whole
• All

Etymology

The word "several" comes from the Middle English 'severale', derived from Old French 'several' (meaning 'separate') and from the Latin 'separalis', which is based on 'separare', meaning 'to separate'.

Examples

1. I have visited several countries in Europe during my travels.
2. She received several phone calls while she was at work.
3. The library has several new books that are now available for checkout.
4. There are several reasons why we should consider changing our strategy.
5. During the meeting, several team members shared their opinions on the project.