Meaning & Definition of word "Many"

Many

/ˈmɛni/

adjective:

  • 1. a large number of
    • Example: Many people attended the concert last night.
  • 2. numerous; a great number of
    • Example: There are many ways to solve this problem.
  • 3. several; a variety of
    • Example: She has many interests, including painting and hiking.
  • 4. more than one; some
    • Example: Many students are preparing for the final exams.
  • 5. a large quantity of
    • Example: He has many books in his library.

Etymology

Old English 'manig', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'menig' and German 'manch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

too many cooks spoil the broth:

Having too many people involved in a task can ruin it.

so many:

A large number that is difficult to quantify.

many moons ago:

A long time ago.

Related Words

few:

A small number of.

several:

More than two but not many.

much:

A large amount, often used with uncountable nouns.

Slang Meanings of many

Meaning: Loads

Example Sentence: There are loads of things to do this weekend.

Meaning: A ton

Example Sentence: I have a ton of homework to finish.

Meaning: Heaps

Example Sentence: She has heaps of friends on social media.