English · Daily Life
several
/ˈsɛvrəl/
[/ˈsɛvrəl/]
more than two but not many
Intermediatedeterminer
Definition
More than two or three but not a very large number.
Example
Several friends called today.
Several friends called today.
Etymology
From Anglo-French 'several', from Latin 'separare' (to separate).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with countable plural nouns for a moderate number.