English adjective: several | |||
1. | several (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many | ||
Samples | Several letters came in the mail. Several people were injured in the accident. | ||
Similar | some | ||
Antonyms | all, no | ||
2. | several considered individually | ||
Samples | The respective club members. Specialists in their several fields. The various reports all agreed. | ||
Synonyms | respective, various | ||
Similar | individual, single | ||
Antonyms | common | ||
3. | several distinct and individual | ||
Samples | Three several times. | ||
Similar | different | ||
Antonyms | same | ||