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several
What does several mean?
several (adjective): (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use several in a sentence?
- Several letters came in the mail. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- Several people were injured in the accident. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does several come from?
From Anglo-Norman several, from Medieval Latin sēparālis, from Latin sēpar (“separate”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “several” mean?
closely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume
Not quite: that's what compact means.
moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast
Not quite: that's what quick means.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
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governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous
Not quite: that's what strict means.
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