several
beginnerA2/ˈsɛv.ər.əl/ · sev-er-al
More than two but not many; an indefinite number.
Meanings
More than two but not many; an indefinite number.
دو سے زیادہ لیکن زیادہ نہیں؛ ایک غیر یقینی تعداد۔
متعدد
mut'adid
Common Collocations
- several options
- several times
- several reasons
Example Sentences
I have several books on this topic.
میرے پاس اس موضوع پر متعدد کتابیں ہیں۔
Mere paas is mawzoo par mut'adid kitaabein hain.
Several students attended the seminar.
کئی طلباء نے سیمینار میں شرکت کی۔
Kai talba ne seminar mein shirkat ki.
We will meet several times this month.
ہم اس مہینے میں کئی بار ملیں گے۔
Hum is maheenay mein kai baar milain gey.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'several' different items in your bag.
Imagine holding several distinct fruits in your hands.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رہے تو الگ الگ، ملے تو سب ساتھ ساتھ
Rahe to alag alag, mile to sab saath saath
When apart, they are distinct, but when together, they are all united.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "severel" — distinct, individual
First known use: 15th century
The term originated in Old French as 'severel' which means distinct or individual, evolving into Modern English.