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.