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Many birds sat in the tree.
What does Many mean?
Many means a lot of things or people.
Dictionary definition
A large number of people or things.
Example sentences
Many in a sentence
medium
We found many ways to solve the puzzle.
hard
Many small choices can build a strong habit.
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Practice 1
What does many mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of many.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to many?
Numerous is close in meaning to many.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a contrast for many?
Few contrasts with many.
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men · ee · strongest beat: men
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WordMany.
Partdeterminer.
MeaningMany means a lot of things or people.
ExampleExample: Many birds sat in the tree.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- men · ee
- Strongest beat
- men
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on men.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Many word family
Base word
many
determiner
more
A greater number or amount.
determiner
most
The greatest number or amount.
adjective
many-sided
Having many sides or parts.
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Understand Many
Hint for students
Many means a large number of people or things.
Common mix-up
Many is not the same as much. Use many with things you can count; use much with amounts you do not count one by one.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows many without using the word many. Model sentence: Dozens of pencils spilled from the box onto the table. Clue words: dozens, pencils, spilled from the box. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a large number of countable things?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Many birds gathered at the feeder after the snow." Why does many fit better than one?
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