I will diſpatch you ſeuerally. You to Lord Lucius, to Lord Lucullus you, I hunted with his Honor to-day; [...]
Source: wiktionary
Severally
/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəli/
Synonyms for "severally" (50 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Adverb(3 words)
Strong matches (15)
away fromby itselfdistributivelydiverselyeacheach to eacheven stephenexclusivelyfifty-fiftyhalf-and-halfin equal sharesin proportionin the abstractin the singularin twain
Related words (25)
in twoindependentlyindividuallymanifoldlymultifariouslyonceone by oneparticularlyper annumper capitaper sepiecemealpro rataproportionatelyrespectivelyseparatelysingle-handedlysinglysingularlysundrily
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Adverb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: independently, individually, separately, adrift, alone.
- Sentence evidence is available for severally, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "severally".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "severally"
Keep "severally" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "severally" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "severally", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "severally" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverbadverb of manner
More specific
2 entriesCollocations
5 entrieseach severally liablejointly and severally liableseverally liableseverally liable to payseverally responsible
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: but all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
Source: wiktionary
The policemen severally presented him with a pipe, a tin of tobacco, two boxes of matches and a dictionary, and then they withdrew leaving him to his own devices.
Source: wiktionary
Though Cripps's description of these proceedings was mere disjointed passion, Limpet gathered that the meeting required the Reverend Bowles to explain severally his peculiar appearance, his spiritual convictions, his recent behaviour, and the strong smell of spirituous liquors that had attended his arrival at Murumberee.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "severally"?
Closest matches include independently, individually, separately, adrift, alone.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "severally"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.