Meaning of many in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈmɛni/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   many

   Definitions

   1. a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'

   Examples

   • « amounting to a large but indefinite number »
   • « many temptations »
   • « the temptations are many »
   • « a good many »
   • « a great many »
   • « many directions »
   • « tak »

   Synonyms

   • galore(ip)
   • many a(a)
   • many an(a)
   • many another(a)
   • numerous
   • some(a)
   • umpteen
   • umteen

   Antonyms

   • few

See also

• more(a)
• some(a)