only a few vs sundry

only a few

sundry

adj
  • Of various types, especially when numerous; diverse, varied. 

  • More than one or two but not very many; a number of, several. 

  • Consisting of an assortment of different kinds; miscellaneous. 

noun
  • A minor miscellaneous item. 

  • Synonym of extra (“a run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat”) 

  • A food item eaten as an accompaniment to a meal; a side dish; also, such an item eaten on its own as a light meal. 

pron
  • Various people or things; several. 

adv
  • Synonym of asunder (“into separate parts or pieces”) 

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