Several meaning in English

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Definition

several: more than one, many, various, different, a lot adjective or pronoun

UK: Tom likes eating several different types of cereal in the same bowl.
US: I've lost several tennis balls recently. I'm quite concerned.

Examples

  • "Bruno : Several, I can assure you."
  • "These consumers are likely to own several fragrances at once."
  • "While driving to the International Conference on Smelling Techniques, Bruno's tiny Peugeot collided with an enormous truck carrying several boxes of Kalvin Krime products."
  • "I got in touch with several different business travel agencies, which ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous."
  • "I've had several dreams about you since our last meeting."
  • "Boston was also the site of several major events during the American revolution including the Boston Massacre, the battle of Bunker Hill as well as the Boston Tea Party."
  • "Unfortunately, it's not good news: I've had several complaints about the provocative nature of our posters."
  • "On the bright side, Icarus and I both escaped serious injury, although Icarus did break his clavicle in several places, and I did suffer a fractured pelvis."
  • "In light of recent staff turnover, as well as several incidents which have caught Bruno's attention, I am writing to you with some important information regarding our termination policy."
  • "Finally, we will also be opening several new stores in China, to get the most out of this exciting market."
  • "Just to reassure you, I have attached to this email a photo of myself with several high-ranking ministers of government and military."
  • "I've had several roommates over the past 3 months that did not work out, so now I am hoping to find "the perfect housemate."
  • "Several injuries have already been reported, along with at least one fatality, maybe more."
  • "Probably nothing to worry about, but several supermarkets in Japan have started selling a "copycat" version of our award-winning TigerLily fragrance."
  • "There is, however, one snag: the deodorant's unique chemical formula is produced by mixing extracts from several endangered species including pandas, polar bears and dolphins."
  • "Several people saw the troubling red color which appeared on my son's face upon eating his tuna steak, and I personally can confirm that he vomited no fewer than eighteen times when he returned home."
  • "I have several other agencies to call."
  • "Jonas : Actually Brent, Scandinavia is a region made up of several countries, generally Norway, Denmark and Sweden."
  • "I have heard several very disturbing reports of language misuse by management here, and I just want to make sure that everyone is on the same page as far as our language policy is concerned."

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