many (a)

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type a
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def a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'
def amounting to a large but indefinite number
examples many temptations
the temptations are many
a good many
a great many
many directions
take as many apples as you like
too many clouds to see
never saw so many people
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Also see more(a); some(a)
Attribute numerousness, numerosity, multiplicity
Antonym many → few
Similar to galore(ip); many a(a), many an(a), many another(a); numerous, legion(p); some(a); umpteen, umteen
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Similar to galore(ip); many a(a), many an(a), many another(a); numerous, legion(p); some(a); umpteen, umteen
Antonym few → many
Also see more(a); some(a)
Attribute numerousness, numerosity, multiplicity

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