numerous
gb/nˈumɚəs/ us/nˈumɚəs/
B2
Englanti
~ 2600
számos, nagyszámú, sok
B2
1
Käyttömalli:
numerous [plural noun]
Numerous studies have shown the benefits of regular exercise.
Számos tanulmány kimutatta a rendszeres testmozgás előnyeit.
She received numerous offers for the job.
Számos állásajánlatot kapott.
The city has numerous parks and green spaces.
We faced numerous challenges during the project.
There are numerous reasons to support this proposal.
Oppijaesimerkit
He has numerous books in his room.
Sok könyve van a szobájában.
The school has numerous teachers.
Az iskolának sok tanára van.
We saw numerous birds in the park.
She made numerous mistakes on the test.
They visited numerous countries last year.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'numerous' with 'numberless'. 'Numberless' is rare and literary, while 'numerous' is common in everyday English.
Merkitys
Existing in large quantities
Kollokaatiot
numerous occasions
|numerous examples
|numerous problems
|numerous opportunities
|numerous times
Synonyymit
many (The most common and general term for a large number.)
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countless (Suggests too many to be counted, often for emphasis.)
Antonyymit
few (Indicates a small number instead of a large one.)
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scarce (Stresses that something is in short supply or rare.)
Teemat
general
|description
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Having a lot of people, things, or parts.
Present in great numbers; many.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
numerous
IPA
GB/nˈumɚəs/
US/nˈumɚəs/
Tavut ja painotus
nu - mer - ous (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (nu)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: numerous
Sanaperhe
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
enumerate
verb
enumeration
noun
numerator
noun
Ilmaukset
for numerous reasons
1/fɚ nˈumɚəs ɹˈizənz/
fixed phrase
For many causes or reasons
Because of many different reasons.
Esimerkit
- The plan failed for numerous reasons, including lack of funding.
- She decided to quit for numerous reasons.
numerous times
1/nˈumɚəs tˈaɪmz/
fixed phrase
On many occasions
Many different times or on many separate occasions.
Esimerkit
- I have told you numerous times to lock the door.
- They have met numerous times to discuss the issue.