so many

adjective
UK: /ˌsəʊ ˈmeni/
US: /ˌsoʊ ˈmeni/

  1. A large number of something; a lot.

    1. There are so many stars in the sky tonight [ ] [ ]
    2. I have so many things to do before I leave for my trip that I don't know where to start [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to emphasize the great quantity or degree of something.

    1. He has so many books it's hard to find a place for them all [ ] [ ]
    2. She's got so many friends around the world, it is very hard to keep in touch with them all [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

many numerous lots plentiful countless abundant a lot
so many adverb

  1. To a great extent or degree; very much.

    1. I miss you so many. [ ] [ ]
    2. I appreciate you helping me so many times with moving boxes, you are the best. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "so many" in English means: A large number of something; a lot., Used to emphasize the great quantity or degree of something..

The phonetic transcription of "so many" is /ˌsəʊ ˈmeni/ in British English and /ˌsoʊ ˈmeni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "so many": many, numerous, lots, plentiful, countless, abundant, a lot.

Example usage of "so many": "There are so many stars in the sky tonight". More examples on the page.