Synonyms for

Many

Verb / ˈmeni: / Another word for many — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large number of something.

Synonyms & similar words

few numerous plenty countless abundant several innumerable multitudinous diverse copious myriad legion various

Synonyms by register

Formal

numerous multiple abundant manifold

Informal

loads tons heaps a bunch

Literary

myriad multitudinous countless

Antonyms

few little scarce limited some a few a little

Common collocations

  • many people
  • many times
  • many years
  • many things
  • many more
  • many a time
  • many a

Word family

adjective many

Usage note

As a determiner, 'many' is typically used with countable nouns (e.g., 'many books'). 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., 'much time').

Example sentences

  1. Many birds flew over our heads.
  2. There are many different types of fruits.
  3. We have many friends in our neighborhood.
  4. Many people enjoy playing video games.
  5. The store has many options to choose from.

Quotes

  • Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas Edison
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison
  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

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