many

• Usado para descrever uma grande quantidade de pessoas, animais ou coisas. Pode indicar um número elevado ou uma abundância de algo.

Used to describe a large number or quantity of people, animals, or things.

1. A1formal

   Used to refer to a large number of people or things.

   Muitos

   • Many people attended the concert.
   • There are many books on the shelf.
   • She has many friends from different countries.

   Sinônimosabundantcopiouscountlessmultiplemultitudinousmyriadnumerousumpteen

   Antônimosfewonesome

2. NumerousA1formal

   A considerable amount or number of something.

   Muitos

   • He faced many challenges during the project.
   • Many students passed the exam with high scores.
   • There are many reasons to visit that city.

   Sinônimoscountlessinnumerablelegionmultifariousmultiplemyriadnumeroussundryumpteenvarious

   Antônimosfewscantsparse

• Indica uma grande quantidade de coisas ou pessoas contáveis.

A determiner used with plural countable nouns to refer to a large number of people or things. It is primarily used in negative sentences and questions, though also common in formal affirmative contexts.

1. Large number (negative and interrogative)A1formal

   Used with plural countable nouns in negative sentences and questions to indicate a large quantity or number.

   Grande número (negativa e interrogativa)

   • I don't have many friends here.
   • How many apples did you buy?
   • There aren't many options available.

2. Formal affirmative referenceB1formal

   Used in affirmative sentences, particularly in formal or written English, to denote a large number. In informal speech, 'a lot of' is often preferred.

   Referência afirmativa formal

   • Many people believe this to be true.
   • There are many reasons for his decision.
   • Many years have passed since then.

3. Comparative and superlative formsA2formal

   Used in comparative structures ('more than') or superlative structures ('the most') to compare quantities of countable nouns.

   Formas comparativas e superlativas

   • She has more books than I do.
   • Who has the most experience?
   • Many more people came than expected.