English

several

ˈsev.ɚ.əl, ˈsev(ə)rəl, ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl
Meaning: more than two but not many
Part of Speech: Determiner Alternative Readings: ˈsev(ə)rəl, ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl

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Example sentences

Several students arrived early to help with the decorations.
Several students arrived early to help with the decorations.
The detectives questioned him for several hours about the robbery.
The detectives questioned him for several hours about the robbery.
I woke up several times during the night.
I woke up several times during the night.
He sawed the log into several pieces.
He sawed the log into several pieces.
The force of the wind knocked down several trees.
The force of the wind knocked down several trees.

Usage Notes

Used to describe an amount that is more than 'a few' but less than 'many'.

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