1
: consisting of or amounting to a large but indefinite number
worked for many years
the many advantages of an education
2
: being one of a large but indefinite number
many a man
many another student
plural in construction
1
: a large but indefinite number
a good many of them
2
: the great majority of people
the many
Synonyms
Examples of many in a Sentence
Adjective
a journey of many miles begins with a single step
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
Chalamet posed for photos with several of his doppelgängers present at the event — many of whom were dressed as the actor’s most famous characters, including Willy Wonka and Dune‘s Paul Atreides.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
California remains the nation’s largest production hub, but many have expressed fear that its market share is falling as other locations develop infrastructure and a crew base.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
For more than two years, many of the country’s emergency rooms and have struggled to see patients in a timely manner.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
At any rate, many Americans likely don’t have a good understanding of tariffs.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
Chalamet posed for photos with several of his doppelgängers present at the event — many of whom were dressed as the actor’s most famous characters, including Willy Wonka and Dune‘s Paul Atreides.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
California remains the nation’s largest production hub, but many have expressed fear that its market share is falling as other locations develop infrastructure and a crew base.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
For more than two years, many of the country’s emergency rooms and have struggled to see patients in a timely manner.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/many. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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many
2 of 3 pronoun
: a large number
many of the students were late
many
3 of 3 noun
: a large but indefinite number
a good many of them
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