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several

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/]

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several: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use several in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) referring to a small number that is more than a few. If you have several cookies, you have more than just a couple but not a lot.

Example

She bought several books at the bookstore.

Example

I only found a few pencils, not several.

Example

Can you name several colors of the rainbow?

Context: “quantity”

(pronoun) used to refer to an unspecified small number that is more than a few. If you don't know exactly how many of something, you can say there are several.

Example

I have several oranges in the fridge.

Example

I need more than just several pens for school.

Example

Do you have several friends you can invite to the party?

How to pronounce several

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/]

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