severally

[ sev-er-uh-lee, sev-ruh- ]

adverb

1. separately; singly.
2. respectively.

severally

/ ˈsɛvrəlɪ /

adverb

1. separately, individually, or distinctly
2. each in turn; respectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of severally¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; several, -ly

Example Sentences

But the conflicting versions of the situation, published severally by Jaramillo and Montero, sorely puzzled the natives.

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These severally were supposed to include the full-blown racer, the out-of-date racer, and the ordinary cruiser.

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One has read stories before of husband and wife speaking severally two different languages and coming to an understanding.

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Quin and I went severally and withal carelessly aboard ship, and not at all as though we were seeking Lorns.

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Read the passages severally with appropriate intonations,—it may be somewhat exaggeratingly.

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Related Words

• aside
• individually
• respectively
• separately