Meaning & Definition of word "Many"

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    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.