Several
determiner
More than two but not many.
He had to try several times before he succeeded.
Often appears as...
- several times
- several years
pronoun
Another name for an indeterminate number more than two and fewer than many.
There are several who disagree with the decision.
Often appears as...
- in several
- of several
determiner
More than two but not many.
He had to try several times before he succeeded.
Often appears as...
- several times
- several years
pronoun
Another name for an indeterminate number more than two and fewer than many.
There are several who disagree with the decision.
Often appears as...
- in several
- of several
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Approximate Quantity
Use 'several' when the exact number is unknown or unnecessary to specify.
I've read several books by that author.
Pro Tip 2/3Quantity Impact
'Several' implies enough quantity to be noteworthy but not overwhelming.
Several students volunteered for the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Precise
Avoid 'several' when precision is required; it is not specific.
Several hours could mean three or maybe eight.
Pro Tip 1/3Approximate Quantity
Use 'several' when the exact number is unknown or unnecessary to specify.
I've read several books by that author.
Pro Tip 2/3Quantity Impact
'Several' implies enough quantity to be noteworthy but not overwhelming.
Several students volunteered for the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Precise
Avoid 'several' when precision is required; it is not specific.
Several hours could mean three or maybe eight.
Pro Tip 1/3Approximate Quantity
Use 'several' when the exact number is unknown or unnecessary to specify.
I've read several books by that author.
Pro Tip 2/3Quantity Impact
'Several' implies enough quantity to be noteworthy but not overwhelming.
Several students volunteered for the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Precise
Avoid 'several' when precision is required; it is not specific.
Several hours could mean three or maybe eight.
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