several
|sev/er/al|
A2
/ˈsɛvərəl/
more than two
Etymology
Etymology Information
'several' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'severel,' where 'sever' meant 'to separate.'
Historical Evolution
'severel' transformed into the modern English word 'several' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'separate or distinct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'more than two but not many.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35