numerous
gb/nˈumɚəs/ us/nˈumɚəs/
B2
Englanti
~ 2600
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adjective
B2
property
1
Existing in large quantities
Having a lot of people, things, or parts.
Käyttömalli:
numerous [plural noun]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'numerous' with 'numberless'. 'Numberless' is rare and literary, while 'numerous' is common in everyday English.
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.)
Kollokaatiot
numerous occasions
|numerous examples
|numerous problems
|numerous opportunities
|numerous times
Teemat
general
|description
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- Numerous studies have shown the benefits of regular exercise.
- She received numerous offers for the job.
- 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.
- The school has numerous teachers.
- We saw numerous birds in the park.
- She made numerous mistakes on the test.
- They visited numerous countries last year.
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.