Definition of the word several

Adjective

It took several days for the package to arrive.

He arrived several hours ago.

We added several more names to the list.

The meat can be cooked several ways.

There are several similar stores at the mall.

a federal union of the several states

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several

several [ˊsevrǝl]

1) не́сколько;

several people не́сколько челове́к

2) ка́ждый, отде́льный, осо́бый, свой;

they went their several ways ка́ждый из них пошёл свое́й доро́гой

;

each has his several ideal у ка́ждого свой идеа́л

;

collective and several responsibility солида́рная и ли́чная отве́тственность

;

the several members of the Board отде́льные чле́ны правле́ния

2.

n

не́сколько, не́которое коли́чество;

several of you не́которые из вас

Англо-русский словарь. — М.: Советская энциклопедия.
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• several — sev·er·al adj [Anglo French, from Medieval Latin separalis, from Latin separ separate] 1 a: of or relating separately to each individual involved; specif: enforceable separately against each party each promisor owed a several duty see also… …   Law dictionary

• Several — Sev er*al, a. [OF., fr. LL. separalis, fr. L. separ separate, different. See {Sever}, {Separate}.] 1. Separate; distinct; particular; single. [1913 Webster] Each several ship a victory did gain. Dryden. [1913 Webster] Each might his several… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Several — Sev er*al, n. 1. Each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] There was not time enough to hear . . . The severals. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Persons oe objects, more than two, but not very many. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• several — is an adjective and pronoun. As an adjective, it is only used with plural countable nouns (several people but not several furniture) and is more positive in implication than a few. However, unlike a few, several cannot be qualified by an adverb… …   Modern English usage

• several — [sev′ər əl, sev′rəl] adj. [ME < Anglo Fr < ML separalis < L separ, separate, back form. < separare: see SEPARATE] 1. existing apart; separate; distinct; individual 2. different; respective [parted and went their several ways] 3. more… …   English World dictionary

• Several — Sev er*al, adv. By itself; severally. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Every kind of thing is laid up several in barns or storehoudses. Robynson (More s Utopia). [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• several — early 15c., existing apart, from Anglo Fr. several, from M.Fr. seperalis separate, from L. separe (ablative of *separ distinct ), back formation from separare to separate (see SEPARATE (Cf. separate)). Meaning various, diverse, different is… …   Etymology dictionary

• several — 1 *distinct, separate, discrete Analogous words: individual, particular, *special, especial 2 *many, sundry, various, divers, numerous, multifarious Analogous words: *single, separate, particular: detached, disengaged (see …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• several — [adj] assorted, various a few, a lot, any, certain, considerable, definite, different, disparate, distinct, divers, diverse, handful, hardly any, indefinite, individual, infrequent, manifold, many, not many, numerous, only a few, particular,… …   New thesaurus

• several — ► DETERMINER & PRONOUN ▪ more than two but not many. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ separate or respective. DERIVATIVES severally adverb. ORIGIN Old French, from Latin separ separate, different …   English terms dictionary

• several — sev|er|al [ sev(ə)rəl ] function word, quantifier *** Several can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a plural noun): Several buildings were damaged by the explosion. as a pronoun: If you want to see Edward s paintings,… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.	1.	several — (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many; «several letters came in the mail»; «several people were injured in the accident» some — quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity; «have some milk»; «some roses were still blooming»; «having some friends over»; «some apples»; «some paper»
	2.	several — considered individually; «the respective club members»; «specialists in their several fields»; «the various reports all agreed» individual, single — being or characteristic of a single thing or person; «individual drops of rain»; «please mark the individual pages»; «they went their individual ways»
	3.	several — distinct and individual; «three several times» different — unlike in nature or quality or form or degree; «took different approaches to the problem»; «came to a different conclusion»; «different parts of the country»; «on different sides of the issue»; «this meeting was different from the earlier one»

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several

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several

adjective

1. Consisting of a number more than two or three but less than many:

2. Distinguished from others by nature or qualities:

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consisting of a number more than two, but not very many

obsolete: separate, distinct

diverse; different; various

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obsolete: an area of land in private ownership

each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual

archaic: an enclosed or separate place; enclosure

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Happiness or satisfaction consists only in the enjoyment of those objects which are by nature suited to our several particular appetites, passions, and affections.

The cherry blossom tree is truly a sight to behold, especially when it is in full riotous bloom. There are several varieties of the cherry blossom tree, and while most of them produce flowering branches full of small pinkish-hued flowers, some of them produce actual cherries.

Several authoritarian regimes reportedly propose to ban anonymity from the web, making it easier to find and arrest dissidents. At Google, we see and feel the dangers of the government-led net crackdown. We operate in about 150 countries around the globe.

Based on assessment of all available information and following several expert consultations, I have decided to raise the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to phase 5.

When you drive, you are doing several things at once. You are using your eyes, ears, hands, your mind. If you have meditated for many years and have reached a lofty height in your meditation, as I have, you can meditate while running and cycling and painting.

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