First Known Use: before 12th century
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1many
adjective \ˈme-nē\
more \ˈmȯr\ most \ˈmōst\
Definition of MANY
1
: consisting of or amounting to a large but indefinite number <worked for many years>
2
: being one of a large but indefinite number <many a man> <many another student>
— as many
: the same in number <saw three plays in as many days>
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Origin of MANY
Middle English, from Old English manig; akin to Old High German manag many, Old Church Slavic mŭnogŭ much
Related to MANY
2many
pronoun, plural in construction
Definition of MANY
: a large number of persons or things <many are called>
First Known Use of MANY
before 12th century
Rhymes with MANY
3many
noun, plural in construction
Definition of MANY
1
: a large but indefinite number <a good many of them>
2
: the great majority of people <the many>
First Known Use of MANY
12th century
MANY Defined for Kids
1many
adjective \ˈme-nē\
more \ˈmȯr\most \ˈmōst\
Definition of MANY for Kids
1
: amounting to a large number <We had many children to play with.>
2
: being one of a large but not definite number <There was many a day when she felt lonely.>
2many
pronoun
Definition of MANY for Kids
: a large number of people or things <Some stayed, but many left.>
3many
noun
Definition of MANY for Kids
: a large number <Many of our friends left.>
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