Definition Synonyms
Definition of many - Reverso English Dictionary
Determiner
1.
quantityindefinite large number of items
- Many students attended the lecture.
2.
comparisonused to compare or demonstrate quantities
- As many as fifty people showed up.
Adjective
1.
numerousexisting in large number or quantity
- There are many books on the shelf.
2.
emphasizing extentused to emphasize the extent of something
- Many people believe that statement to be true..
Noun, plural
1.
grouplarge group of people or things
- The many gathered in the square to protest.
2.
societyordinary people in society
- The policies were designed to benefit the many, not the few.
Expressions with many
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indicates a large number of countable items
A good many people attended the concert.
drink too much alcohol and become very drunk or unwell
He tends to have a few too many at parties.
express that many people working together ease tasks
Many hands make light work when cleaning the house.
involves various elements or dimensions
Her personality has many layers to it, making her intriguing.
shows several clues that trouble is likely
After the interview, there are many red flags about taking that job.
too many tasks or responsibilities to manage successfully
She has too many balls in the air to focus on one project.
have multiple roles or responsibilities
In her job, she has to wear many hats.
be actively busy with many different activities or projects at once
She has her fingers in many pies at school and in town.
take on more roles than manageable
She wears too many hats at work, managing several projects.
have multiple roles or responsibilities
In a small company, employees often be wearing many hats.
expressing something directly and clearly
He told me in so many words to leave.
having many skills or talents
She is an artist of many parts, excelling in painting, sculpture, and music.
affecting various areas or dimensions
The decision will influence us on many levels.
more times than acceptable or desired
He was late to work one time too many.
drink that causes intoxication or loss of control
After one too many, he couldn't walk straight anymore..
if too many people lead, the task will be done poorly
Too many cooks spoil the broth, so let's assign one leader.
entity balancing different demands from various stakeholders
The project manager acted as an agent serving many masters.
gradual destruction by many small actions
The company's downfall was a death by many cuts.
coat with many different colors
She wore a coat of many colors to the festival.
in the distant past
The castle was built many moons ago.
asks what number of countable things or people there are
How many tickets do we need?
equal number
She has as many as he does.
indicating a significant portion of a group
Many of them were in favor of the proposal.
indicating a large number of specific items
Many of these books are worth reading.
Origin of many
Old English, manig (many)
Terms with many included in their meaning
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well known
known to many people and widely recognized
small quantity
not many but more than one
cooking
pungent bulb used to flavor many savory dishes
frequency
happens many times or much of the time
transportation
travel by public road vehicle designed for many passengers
visual
having many bright colors
finance
official currency used by many European Union countries
frequency often
many times or on many occasions
grammar
forms the superlative of many adjectives
group
many individuals considered as a group
general approval
liked by many people or widely accepted
quantity
more than two but not many
quantity
more than two but not many
public profile
famous or widely recognized by many people
many individuals
large number of individuals
many people
referring to a large number of people
busiest area
central part of a city with many activities
geography
small coastal community where many people work catching fish
greeting
expression used to say many days or years have passed since meeting
time
statement noting that many days or years have passed since something happened
directions
in many directions or places
quantity
not as much or as many
busy day
day filled with many activities
organization
list containing many items
Examples of many in a sentence
Many options are available for dinner tonight. There aren't as many options as before. Many of the students passed the exam. Many stars filled the night sky. The city has many parks and green spaces. Many students struggled with the exam.
Many factors contributed to the success of the event. The many cheered as the parade passed by. Among the many, she stood out with her unique style. The many were hopeful for change after the election. Voices of the many were heard during the protest.
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- French:de nombreux, beaucoup, ...
- German:viele, zahlreiche, ...
- Italian:molti, numeroso, ...
- Spanish:muchos, numerosos, ...
- Portuguese:muitos, numerosos, ...
- Chinese:许多, 很多, ...
- Japanese:多くの, たくさんの, ...
- Arabic:كَثِير, وَافِر, ...
- Hebrew:הַרְבֵּה, רַב, ...
- Russian:много, многочисленный, ...
- Ukrainian:багато, численний, ...
- Hindi:कई, बहुत से, ...
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