Numerous vs. Several
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Difference Between Numerous and Several
Numerousadjective
Indefinitely large numerically, many.
Severaldeterminer
(obsolete) Separate, distinct; particular.
Numerousadjective
amounting to a large indefinite number;
numerous timesthe family was numerousSeveraldeterminer
A number of different; various. (Now merged into later senses, below)
Severaldeterminer
Consisting of a number more than two but not very many; diverse.
Severaladverb
By itself; severally.
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Severalnoun
(obsolete) An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).
Severalnoun
Each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual. en
Severalnoun
(archaic) An enclosed or separate place; enclosure. en
Severalnoun
(archaic) A woman's loose outer garment, capable of being worn as a shawl, or in other forms.
Severaladjective
considered individually;
the respective club membersspecialists in their several fieldsthe various reports all agreedSeveraladjective
distinct and individual;
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Severaladjective
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many;
several letters came in the mailseveral people were injured in the accident
