multitude — A very large number of people or things. An enormous crowd or vast quantity that is difficult to count precisely.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A very large number of people or things. An enormous crowd or vast quantity that is difficult to count precisely.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌltəˌtuːd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza place offered a multitude of toppings, but somehow I still chose plain cheese.
- A multitude of students complained about the difficult exam.
- My grandmother's purse contained a multitude of mysterious objects, including 47 receipts and a rubber duck.
multitude
NOUN[/ˈmʌltəˌtuːd/]
A very large number of people or things. An enormous crowd or vast quantity that is difficult to count precisely.
A very large number of people or things. An enormous crowd or vast quantity that is difficult to count precisely.
A multitude rises with gratitude to new altitude!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'multitudo' meaning 'a great number or crowd of people.' The root 'multus' meant 'many' or 'much' in ancient Rome.
Breakdown
mult- (many) + -tudo (state or condition suffix, like in 'attitude')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The pizza place offered a multitude of toppings, but somehow I still chose plain cheese.”
“A multitude of students complained about the difficult exam.”
“My grandmother's purse contained a multitude of mysterious objects, including 47 receipts and a rubber duck.”
“The conference attracted a multitude of experts from around the world.”
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