1
: consisting of or amounting to a large but indefinite number
worked for many years
the many advantages of an education
2
: being one of a large but indefinite number
many a man
many another student
see also:
plural in construction
1
: a large but indefinite number
a good many of them
2
: the great majority of people
the many
Examples of many in a Sentence
Adjective
a journey of many miles begins with a single step
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Even those who are diagnosed are often told their symptoms are limited to one organ system, when in fact many are affected.
—Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
Bell, an undrafted receiver from Georgia, flashed too many times in recent weeks not to earn a roster spot.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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Adjective
This is undoubtedly a more active trip, with many guests engaging in long, intense hikes or sea kayaking excursions, though gentler paces accommodated those with less mobility.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Even those who are diagnosed are often told their symptoms are limited to one organ system, when in fact many are affected.
—Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
Bell, an undrafted receiver from Georgia, flashed too many times in recent weeks not to earn a roster spot.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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“Many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/many. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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many
2 of 3 pronoun
: a large number
many of the students were late
many
3 of 3 noun
: a large but indefinite number
a good many of them
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