several

Meaning

Det

Consisting of a number more than one (especially, more than two) but not very many.

Adj

1. (obsolete) Separate, distinct; particular.
2. A number of different; various.
3. Separable, capable of being treated separately.

Adv

By itself; severally.

Noun

1. (obsolete) An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).
2. Each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual.
3. An enclosed or separate place; enclosure.
4. A woman's loose outer garment, capable of being worn as a shawl, or in other forms.

Hyphenated as

sev‧er‧al

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman several, from Medieval Latin sēparālis, from Latin sēpar (“separate”). By surface analysis, sever + -al.

Sentences

He is forced by circumstances to change sides several times .

Over the years the light had several different lens .

There are several parks located within the city .

She also write articles in several international and national newspapers .

Several experimental models were also developed .

Several Arab states also joined in with the withdrawal demands .

Several towns broke off and incorporated separately over the course of time .

There are several English names under which the surah is known .