many

adjective
UK: /ˈmen.i/
US: /ˈmen.i/

  1. A large number of.

    1. Many people were at the park today. [ ] [ ]
    2. There are many reasons why I prefer living in the countryside despite its challenges. [ ] [ ]

  2. A lot of; a large amount of something.

    1. I have many books at home. [ ] [ ]
    2. She faced many difficulties while adapting to the new job environment and responsibilities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

several much various numerous lots
many noun

  1. A large number of people or things.

    1. Many came to the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. Of those invited to the conference, many expressed a strong interest in attending the workshops. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "many" in English means: A large number of., A lot of; a large amount of something..

The phonetic transcription of "many" is /ˈmen.i/ in British English and /ˈmen.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "many": several, much, various, numerous, lots.

Example usage of "many": "Many people were at the park today.". More examples on the page.