Many: meaning, definitions and examples

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many

[ ˈmɛni ]

^{Context #1}

describing a large number or amount

A large number or amount of something.

Synonyms

multiple, numerous, plenty

Examples of usage

There were many people at the concert.
She has many friends all over the world.

^{Context #2}

referring to a large number or amount

A large number or amount of people or things.

Synonyms

a great number of, a lot of, several

Examples of usage

Many believe that climate change is a serious threat.
Many of the students were excited about the upcoming field trip.

^{Context #3}

a large number or amount

A large number or amount of people or things.

Synonyms

a multitude, a multitude, a plethora

Examples of usage

There were so many in attendance at the event.
Many of the applicants met the qualifications for the job.

Translations

Translations of the word "many" in other languages:

🇵🇹 muitos

muitos(as)
muitos(as) (adj.)

🇮🇳 कई (kai)

🇩🇪 viele

viele (adj.)
viele (pron.)

🇮🇩 banyak

🇺🇦 багато

🇵🇱 wiele

🇯🇵 多くの (Ōku no)

🇫🇷 beaucoup

🇪🇸 muchos

🇹🇷 birçok

🇰🇷 많은 (manheun)

🇸🇦 كثير (kathīr)

🇨🇿 mnoho

🇸🇰 mnoho

🇨🇳 很多 (hěn duō)

🇸🇮 veliko

🇮🇸 margir

🇰🇿 көп (köp)

🇬🇪 ბევრი (bevri)

🇦🇿 çox

🇲🇽 muchos

Word origin

The word 'many' originated from the Old English word 'manig', which means 'numerous' or 'great in number'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form to describe a large number or amount of people or things. It has been used in English language for centuries to indicate abundance or multitude.