multiple
word
/ˈməɫtəpəɫ/
MUHL-tuh-puhl
/mˈʌltɪpəl/
MUHL-tuh-puhl
Definition
More than one; many of the same kind. It is often used for things that exist in several parts, forms, or cases.
Usage & Nuances
Common in written and spoken English. Often appears before plural nouns, as in 'multiple problems' or 'multiple choices'. It sounds a bit more formal or precise than 'many' or 'several'. In math, 'a multiple of 5' is a different meaning.
Spanish: múltiple - variosPortuguese (BR): múltiplo - váriosPortuguese (PT): múltiplo - váriosChinese (Simplified): 多个的 - 多重的Chinese (Traditional): 多個的 - 多重的Hindi: अनेक - बहुArabic: متعدد - متعدّدBengali: বহু - একাধিকRussian: несколько - многочисленныеJapanese: 複数のVietnamese: nhiềuKorean: 여러Turkish: birden fazlaUrdu: متعدد - کئیIndonesian: beberapa - banyak
Example Sentences
She has multiple bags on the table.
basic
The test has multiple choice questions.
basic
Five is a multiple of one.
basic
We tried multiple times, but the door wouldn’t open.
natural
The app lets you log in on multiple devices.
natural
There were multiple reasons why she said no.
natural