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numerousexisting in large numbers; many

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: existing in large numbers; many

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːmərəs/

Korean meaning: 많은, 수많은

Korean pronunciation: **뉴**머러스

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother has numerous cats, and they all think they're the boss of the house.
  • There are numerous reasons why I don't want to go camping, starting with bugs and ending with more bugs.
  • The company received numerous applications for the job position.

numerous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈnuːmərəs//

existing in large numbers; many

numerous concept
💡 Concept

existing in large numbers; many

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnuːmərəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnjuːmərəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootnumer
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'numerosus' meaning 'consisting of many numbers or units,' derived from 'numerus' meaning 'number.' The word entered English through Old French and Latin influences.

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🎵Rhyme

humorousglamorous
humorous
glamorous

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother has numerous cats, and they all think they're the boss of the house.

😄 Fun example

There are numerous reasons why I don't want to go camping, starting with bugs and ending with more bugs.

The company received numerous applications for the job position.

😄 Fun example

She has made numerous attempts to quit social media but always comes back.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

manycountlessmultipleseveralabundant

Antonyms

fewscarcelimited

Related

numbernumeralnumericalenumerate