several several /ˈsɛvɝəl/

adjective

1. () (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many  ( several )
   (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
    Several letters came in the mail
   several letters came in the mail
    Several people were injured in the accident
   several people were injured in the accident
   
2. () Considered individually  ( respective , several , various )
   considered individually
    The respective club members
   the respective club members
    Specialists in their several fields
   specialists in their several fields
    The various reports all agreed
   the various reports all agreed
   
3. () Distinct and individual  ( several )
   distinct and individual
    Three several times
   three several times