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Another word for several
Choosing another word for several depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
More than two, though not a very large number; an indefinite small quantity of.
Usage Example
"The research team spent various weeks analyzing the climate data before publishing their findings."
Strongest
various
Strong
sundry
divers
numerous
multiple
some
assorted
Weak
many
• pronoun (Context 2)
An indefinite small number of people or things; more than two, but not very many.
Usage Example
"some of the original manuscripts are preserved in the university library."
Strongest
some
Strong
various
many
• adjective (Context 3)
Separate, distinct, or respective; applying to each individual person or thing separately (especially in legal contexts).
Usage Example
"After the meeting concluded, the delegates went their respective ways."
Strongest
respective
separate
individual
distinct
Strong
different
discrete
particular
independent
single
Opposites of several
The opposite of several shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
joint
none
single
collective
common
one
shared
sole
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Several. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/several