Sekirov Dictionary

many

/ˈmɛni/

determiner 2
noun 2
adjective 1
pronoun 1
forms 3
phrases 8

determiner2

•
a large number of, used only with people or things that can be counted
- Not many such people enjoyed playing chess.
- There are very many different ways to cook a meal.
•
before a countable noun: (in combinations such as 'as many', 'so many', 'this many') Used to indicate, demonstrate or compare the number of people or things.
- We don't need this many bananas. Put some back.
- I've never seen these many stars in the sky.

noun2

•
A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.
- Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many.
•
A considerable number.
- I know that my mother cried a many of times from decisions I made. — 2005

adjective1

•
Existing in large number; numerous.
- I was among the many visitors to that town.
- Among my many faults is self-importance.

pronoun1

•
A large, indefinite number of people or things.
- Many are called, but few are chosen.

forms

manies · more · most

Phrases with many

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