many
A large quantity
Many indicates a large number—the opposite of few.
It modifies countable nouns: many people, many reasons, many times.
As a pronoun, many stands alone: Many were called, but few were chosen.
A good many and a great many intensify the quantity.
Many a takes a singular noun but plural sense: Many a soldier has fallen here.
Existing in great quantity
- countlessToo numerous to count
- innumerableToo many to count
- myriadExtremely large number
- scoresAchieves points; many
dozens · multitude · legion · umpteen · several · multiplicity · multifold · plenty
Dense pressing crowd
- hordeDisorganized, overwhelming crowd
- swarmMass of moving insects
- massesBulk or populace
- mobDisorderly, aggressive crowd
multitude · host · flock · pack · gathering · assembly · congregation · audience
Existing in abundance
- copiousExisting in abundance
- ampleFully sufficient, even excessive
- bountifulPlentiful and generous
- profuseExtremely abundant, overflowing
teeming · overflowing · abundant · rich · lavish · generous · liberal · galore
Differing in type
- assortedOf various sorts
- diverseOf many types
- eclecticDeriving from varied sources
- miscellaneousOf mixed composition
heterogeneous · multifarious · sundry · mixed · variegated · wide-ranging · all manner of · different
numerous
Existing in great quantity
- countlessToo numerous to count
- innumerableToo many to count
- myriadExtremely large number
scores · dozens · multitude · legion · umpteen · several · multiplicity · multifold · plenty · various
throng
Dense pressing crowd
mob · multitude · host · flock · pack · gathering · assembly · congregation · audience · cluster
plentiful
Existing in abundance
profuse · teeming · overflowing · abundant · rich · lavish · generous · liberal · galore · replete
varied
Differing in type
miscellaneous · heterogeneous · multifarious · sundry · mixed · variegated · wide-ranging · all manner of · different · multiple
manyscarce
In short supply
insufficient · lacking · wanting · deficient · in short supply
- too manyExceeding proper amount
- how manyQuery seeking quantity
- so manyA large quantity
- one too manySlight, problematic surplus
- not manyA small number
- many thanksExpression of deep gratitude