many
Translation
many, a lot of
Examples
There are many books on the shelf.
There are many books on the shelf.
How many people are coming?
How many people are coming?
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a large number of (sth.) I have many friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: numerous, a lot of; Antonyms: few
Etymology
From Old English 'manig', meaning 'a great number'.
Memory Tips
Use 'many' with countable nouns (e.g., many cars), and 'much' with uncountable nouns (e.g., much traffic).