man·y
 many
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- pronunciation:
- me
ni
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, pronoun
- features:
- Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
more, most |
| definition: |
When there are many things, it means that there are a large number of them. If you have only one or two games, you don't have many games, but if you have one hundred games, you have many!
Michelle has many pillows on her bed, and she likes trying to sleep on all of them.Many kids ride to school on the school bus, but some kids walk or get a ride from their parents.- synonyms:
- numerous
- antonyms:
- few
- similar words:
- abundant
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| part of speech: |
noun |
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Many is a large number of persons or things.
Many of the students got good scores on their tests.- synonyms:
- lots, plenty, tons
- similar words:
- abundance, army, barrel, crowd, heap, number, pile
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| related words: |
lot |
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| part of speech: |
pronoun |
| definition: |
Many means a great number of people or things.
Many were without food and shelter after the hurricane came through their town.- antonyms:
- few
- similar words:
- lots, most, some
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many or much?
Many is used with words for things that we can count.
Much is used with words for things that we cannot count.
Compare:
- Do you have many things to do today?
- Do you have much work to do today?
- I didn't eat many cookies.
- I didn't eat much cake.