many
/ˈmɛni/ particle A1- before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of. · Not many such people enjoyed playing chess.· There are very many different ways to cook a meal.
- before a countable noun: (in combinations such as 'as many', 'so many', 'this many') Used to indicate, demonstrate or compare the number of people or things. · We don't need this many bananas. Put some back.· I've never seen these many stars in the sky.
Comparative more · Superlative most
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I have been to the Emerald City many times, and it is a beautiful and wonderful place; but I have never been permitted to see the Great Oz, nor do I know of any living person who has seen him.”
“I don’t profess to know the meaning of it,” said Cecil Barker; “but I have seen the mark on Douglas many times this last ten years.”
“Many a time when the master has rolled up his sleeves I have noticed that very mark.
At first the little creatures, many though they were, could hardly stir the heavily loaded truck; but the Woodman and the Scarecrow both pushed from behind, and they got along better.
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