Word: Many

Pronunciation

/ˈmeni/

Definitions

• Adjective: Denoting a large but unspecified number of people or things. For example:
  • There were many people at the concert.
  • I have many books on this topic.

Phrases

• “Many a/an”: This phrase is used before a singular countable noun to emphasize that something happens frequently or applies to numerous instances. Example: Many a night was spent under the stars.
• “Many of”: It’s used to indicate a large number within a particular group. Example: Many of his friends attended the event.
• “As many as”: This phrase is used to compare quantities, often suggesting a surprising or impressive amount. Example: The stadium can hold as many as 80,000 people.

Example Sentences

• Many students decided to attend the optional class.
• She has many hobbies, including painting and photography.
• In ancient times, many cultures believed in multiple gods.

Synonyms

• Numerous
• Plenty
• Several
• Countless
• Multitudinous
• Abundant
• Numerousness
• A lot (informal)
• A great number of
• A multitude of