Numerous vs. Several

Numerous vs. Several — Is There a Difference?
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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 numerous

Severaldeterminer

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 agreed

Severaladjective

distinct and individual;

three several times
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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