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severally

/ˈsɛv.ɚ.əl.i/
sev · er · al · ly
Adjective:several
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severally Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

Separately or individually; each in turn or in one's own right, rather than collectively (especially in legal contexts regarding obligations or liabilities).

Example

"Under the terms of the lease, the co-signers are jointly and severally liable for the full amount of the rent."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not assume 'severally' means 'many times'; in modern formal and legal usage (especially in the phrase 'jointly and severally'), it strictly retains the older sense of 'several' meaning 'separately' or 'individually'.

• Nearby Words

seventy
sever
several
severally
severance
severe
severely

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'several' (from Anglo-French, ultimately from Latin 'separ' meaning 'separate, distinct') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Severally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/severally
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