many

before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of.

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.

There may be as many as ten million species of insect.

A large, indefinite number of people or things.

Many are called, but few are chosen.

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us...

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.