countless

adjective

count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : myriad, many
countlessly adverb

Examples of countless in a Sentence

There are countless reasons why that would not be a good idea. I've been there countless times.
Recent Examples on the Web Locals have been posting countless photos and videos of the damage on social media. Li Cohen, CBS News, 24 June 2024 But, as many crew members point out, for every story that is publicized, there are countless that fly under the radar. Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 June 2024 This landmark ruling not only brought relief to countless couples who had long been denied the freedom to marry but also signaled a broader cultural shift toward acceptance and equality. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024 With countless easter eggs, a wonderful and warming culture of outfit creation, and stage production on a scale rarely seen, the tour is a cultural behemoth just like Swift. Will Richards, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for countless 

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Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of countless was in 1588

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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countless. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

countless

adjective
count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : innumerable

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