many
gb/mˈɛni/ us/mˈɛni/
A1
English
~ 200
sok
A1
1
sok
A1
Usage pattern:
many [plural noun]
Many people enjoy going to the beach in summer.
Sok ember szeret nyáron strandra menni.
She has visited many countries around the world.
Már sok országot meglátogatott a világ minden táján.
There are many reasons to learn a new language.
Many books were donated to the library.
He made many mistakes on the test.
Learner examples
I have many friends.
Sok barátom van.
There are many cars in the street.
Sok autó van az utcán.
We saw many birds in the park.
She has many toys at home.
They know many songs.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'much' instead of 'many' with countable nouns (e.g., 'much books' instead of 'many books').
Meaning
a large number of
Collocations
many people
|many times
|many years
|many ways
|many countries
Synonyms
numerous (Slightly more formal and less common in casual speech.)
|
plentiful (Often refers to supplies or resources rather than just countable items.)
Antonyms
few (Indicates a small number rather than a large one.)
Themes
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to talk about a large number of people or things.
Being a large number of people, things, or units.
Grammar
Dictionary form
many
IPA
GB/mˈɛni/
US/mˈɛni/
Syllables & stress
many (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (many)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: many
- Comparative: manier
- Superlative: maniest
Word family
Expressions
a good many
1/ə ɡˈʊd mˈɛni/
fixed phrase
quite a large number
A fairly large number of people or things.
Examples
- A good many students skipped class today.
- We’ve had a good many problems with this software.
many thanks
1/mˈɛni θˈæŋks/
fixed phrase
expression of gratitude
A polite way to say 'thank you'.
Examples
- Many thanks for your help with the move.
- Many thanks to everyone who came to the event.
one too many
1/wˈʌn tˈu mˈɛni/
fixed phrase
informal
more than acceptable
One more than is safe, wanted, or acceptable.
Examples
- I think you've had one too many drinks tonight.
- One too many mistakes cost them the game.
many moons ago
1/mˈɛni mˈunz əɡˈoʊ/
idiom
informal
a long time ago
A long time ago.
Examples
- We first met many moons ago.
- Many moons ago, this was all farmland.
- This happened many moons ago, before you were born.