many — a large number of
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large number of
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeni/
Example Sentences
- I have many cats, but still not enough to start my own circus.
- Many students think Friday is the best day of the week.
- She received many birthday gifts, including a singing fish that nobody asked for.
many
NOUN[/ˈmeni/]
a large number of
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'manig', this word traces back to a common Germanic ancestor language. It has been one of English's most fundamental quantitative terms, conveying the sense of 'numerous' or 'a large number of' for thousands of years.
Breakdown
The word evolved directly from Old English 'manig' (many), a Germanic root meaning 'numerous' or 'much', with no productive morphological components in its modern form.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I have many cats, but still not enough to start my own circus.”
“Many students think Friday is the best day of the week.”
“She received many birthday gifts, including a singing fish that nobody asked for.”
“Many people prefer tea over coffee in the morning.”
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