adv by itself; severally.
2. several ·adj diverse; different; various.
3. several ·adj separate; distinct; particular; single.
4. several ·noun an inclosed or separate place; inclosure.
5. several ·noun persons oe objects, more than two, but not very many.
6. several ·noun each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual.
7. several ·adj consisting of a number more than two, but not very many; divers; sundry; as, several persons were present when the event took place.