Synonyms for
Several
Definition
Several means more than a few, but not a lot. It means a number that is more than two or three but not many.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- several people
- several times
- several reasons
- several options
- several days
- several hours
- several years
- several items
Word family
adjective several
Usage note
Several typically refers to a quantity greater than two but not many. It is often used interchangeably with 'a few' but implies a slightly larger, though still indefinite, number.
Example sentences
- I have several toys in my toy box.
- My mom baked several cookies for me.
- I have several friends who like to play soccer.
- The store has several different flavors of ice cream.
- I need to buy several items from the grocery store.
Quotes
I have several ideas in my head that I need to write down.
I have several goals that I want to achieve in my life.
I have several dreams that I want to come true.