many
word
/ˈmɛni/
MEN-ee
/mˈɛni/
MEN-ee
Definition
Used with countable nouns to mean a large number or quantity.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or informal, 'many' is used only with countable nouns, unlike 'much' which is for uncountable nouns. Common collocations include 'many people', 'many times'. Learners often confuse 'many' with 'much' or use it with uncountable nouns by mistake.
Spanish: muchos - muchasPortuguese (BR): muitos - muitasPortuguese (PT): muitos - muitasChinese (Simplified): 许多Chinese (Traditional): 許多Hindi: बहुत सारेArabic: كثير - كثيرةBengali: অনেকRussian: многоJapanese: たくさんのVietnamese: nhiềuKorean: 많은Turkish: çokUrdu: بہت سےIndonesian: banyak
Example Sentences
There are many apples in the basket.
basic
There are many reasons why I can't join you today.
natural
I've heard many people say that movie is great.
natural
I read many books last year.
basic
She has many friends at school.
basic
Do you know many places to eat around here?
natural