How to Use "Several" with Example Sentences

several (adj): more than two of something

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Used with nouns:

"We talked on several instances."
(instances, occasions)

"I cited several sources in my paper."
(sources, articles, books, journals, authors)

"There are several ways to get to my house."
(ways, options)

"We have several houses."
(houses, cars, computers, ideas, items, things) *many additional nouns

"We haven't seen him in several days."
(days, weeks, months, years)

"The power was out for several hours."
(hours)

"I'm going to the movies with several people."
(people, friends, classmates)

several (pro): more than two of something; a few people or things

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Example sentences:

"Several of us are going to the movies."

"Several of the visitors brought flowers."

"Several of the guests left early."

"Several of the family members got into an argument."

"Several of the students stayed after school to finish the project."

"Several of the teachers had a meeting after school."

"Several of the employees were fired for stealing."