Meaning of the word several in English

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several

US /ˈsev.ɚ.əl/

UK /ˈsev.ɚ.əl/

more than two but not many

Example:

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I have several books on this topic.

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We visited several cities during our trip.

Synonym:

various numerous many a few some

a small number of people or things

Example:

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Several of them agreed with the proposal.

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I saw several of your friends at the party.

Synonym:

some a few many numerous

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