before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of.
Not many such people enjoyed playing chess.
before a countable noun: (in combinations such as 'as many', 'so many', 'this many') Used to indicate, demonstrate or .
We don't need this many bananas. Put some back.
A large, indefinite number of people or things.
Many are called, but few are chosen.
A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.
Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many.
Existing in large number; numerous.
Let’s take these fears about a rich, strong China to their logical extreme. The U.S. and Chinese governments are always disagreeing—about trade, foreign policy, the environment. Someday the disagreement could be severe. Taiwan, Tibet, North Korea, Iran—the possibilities are many, though Taiwan always heads the list.
A surname.
A town, the parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States.
From Middle English many, mani, moni, from Old English maniġ, moniġ, maneġ (“many”), from Proto-West Germanic *manag, from Proto-Germanic *managaz (“some, much, many”). Cognates Cognate with Scots mon...
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