several

Definition

  • adjective: more than two but not very many
  • adjective: separate or distinct from one another
  • synonyms: separate, distinct, particular

Examples

  • After college, we each 'went our several ways'. [=(more commonly) 'went our separate ways'; stopped being together]

  • Both spouses are 'jointly and severally' liable for the tax. [=are liable both together and separately]

  • I haven't read all of her books, but I've read 'several'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Inspector Clouseau of the Sureté, and it is my painful duty to arrest you. Do you know my husband? Yes, I must confess I do. I met him several years ago. When I meet him again I shall arrest him immediately. Then you must've met Colonel Sharki? Oh, that idiot from the Lugash Secret (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) I had an aunt who suffered from high blood pressure. She was attended successfully by Dr. August Balls of Nice. And after he had attended her for several weeks, she- Obviously out of fluid. Perhaps you would like me to fill it for you. No, just-just- Please, just go away. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther