The difference between Distinct and Several


Distinct is also adjective with the meaning: capable of being perceived very clearly.

Several is also determiner with the meaning: separate, distinct.

Several is also noun with the meaning: an area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

Several is also adverb with the meaning: by itself.

check bellow for the other definitions of Distinct and Several

  1. Distinct as an adjective:

    Capable of being perceived very clearly.

    Examples:

    "Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

  2. Distinct as an adjective:

    Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").

    Examples:

    "Horses are distinct from zebras."

  3. Distinct as an adjective:

    Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

    Examples:

    "Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent."

  4. Distinct as an adjective:

    Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.

  5. Distinct as an adjective (obsolete):

    Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

  6. Distinct as an adjective (obsolete):

    Marked; variegated.

  1. Several as an adverb:

    By itself; severally.

  1. Several as a noun (obsolete):

    An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

  2. Several as a noun:

    Each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual.

  3. Several as a noun (archaic):

    An enclosed or separate place; enclosure.

  4. Several as a noun (archaic):

    A woman's loose outer garment, capable of being worn as a shawl, or in other forms.