determiner

several

several, some, a few

Several people were waiting for the bus.

Several people were waiting for the bus.

Several of the books were damaged.

Several of the books were damaged.

((+ plural noun)) a few, some Several people were waiting.

((of + plural noun/pronoun)) a few of a group Several of the books were damaged.

Synonyms: some, a few, various; Antonyms: none, many

From Latin 'separalis', meaning 'separate' or 'distinct'. Originally meant 'separate' or 'individual'.

Think of 'separate' items. 'Several' means a few separate, individual items.

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