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several

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/ˈsɛv.ər.əl/ · sev-er-al

More than two but not many; an indefinite number.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

More than two but not many; an indefinite number.

دو سے زیادہ لیکن زیادہ نہیں؛ ایک غیر یقینی تعداد۔

متعدد

mut'adid

Formal: یادگار

Synonyms

variousseveraldiverseمختلفکئیبہت سے

Antonyms

fewonesingleکمایکاکیلا

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

severe:Severe means very bad or serious, while several means more than two.

Word Family

sever
verbتوڑنا

See Also

💡 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.