Meaning

before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of..

Definitions by Sense

1. before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of.
2. before a countable noun: (in combinations such as 'as many', 'so many', 'this many') Used to indicate, demonstrate or compare the number of people or things.
3. A large, indefinite number of people or things.
4. A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.
5. A considerable number.
6. Existing in large number; numerous.

Example Sentences

Not many such people enjoyed playing chess.

There are very many different ways to cook a meal.

We spent many hours and days training, but running clubs boast many hundreds of faster members.

Thou shalt be a father of many nations.

I did it in a moment of conceit and folly—one of my many such moments—one of my many such hours—years.

Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.

We don't need this many bananas. Put some back.

There may be as many as ten million species of insect.

Word Forms

• more
• most
• manie
• manies

Synonyms for many

Antonyms for many

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When Should You Use Many?

Use many when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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