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Several means ‘some but not many’: ‘Chicken will keep for several days in a refrigerator.’
When you are talking about a very small number, use a few: ‘He was here just a few minutes ago
so he can’t be far away.’
severe
1
My parents weren’t at all severe with me . In fact, I was allowed to do what
I
liked.
My parents weren’t at all strict with me. In fact, I was allowed to do what I liked.
severe = not kind or friendly; showing no humour or sympathy: ‘Mr. Cameron’s angry voice and
severe expression used to frighten the children .’
strict = demanding that rules or laws are always obeyed: ‘Teachers have to be strict or the
children take advantage of them.’ ‘The company is very strict about employees getting to work on
time.’
2
There are severe rules as to what you can wear to school.
There are strict rules as to what you can wear to school.
When severe refers to punishment, criticism, damage etc, it means ‘harsh’: ‘Driving while drunk
could endanger other people’s lives, so penalties are severe.’ ‘This non-intervention policy has
attracted severe criticism.’
To describe a rule or law that must always be obeyed, use strict: ‘The deer and other animals in
the park are protected by strict laws.’
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