many

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/ˈmɛni/

det 2noun 2name 2pron 1adj 1

Collocations

ADJ.

against, close, common, different, stricter, young

Many young people today prefer to communicate through social media rather than in person.

VERB + MANY

makes, network

The new social network makes many users feel connected to their friends every single day.

MANY + NOUN

day, days, difficulties, executives, friends, hours, money, month

I've had many difficulties learning to drive, but I finally passed my test last week.

PREP.

after, around, in, in, on, through, up, with

I've made many mistakes in my life, but I learned from all of them.

ADV.

sadly, such

Sadly, many people don't realize how important it is to save money early.

Definitions

det

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.

pron

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...

noun

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.

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Idioms & Phrases

many thanks

An expression of gratitude, expressing greater gratitude than thank you or thanks.

too many cooks spoil the broth

If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.

She professes to keep her own counsel; she says, and truly enough, that “Too many cooks spoil the broth.”

many hands make light work

A large number of people cooperating can perform tasks easily.

many happy returns

A greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!

there's many a slip twixt cup and lip

In any situation, however well planned, something can always go wrong.

Many thynges fall betwene the cuppe and the mouth.

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Not many such people enjoyed playing chess.

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There are very many different ways to cook a meal.

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Thou shalt be a father of many nations.

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Many are called, but few are chosen.

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

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By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was

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