Meaning of the word "several of" in English

What does "several of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

several of

US /ˈsev.ər.əl ʌv/
UK /ˈsev.ər.əl ɒv/

Phrase

a number of people or things from a group

Example:
Several of the students passed the exam with flying colors.
I've read several of her books.