1. a large number of

1. a large number of people or things

1. a large number
Usage: often used with ‘the’

Examples

• Many students attended the concert.
• There are many reasons to be optimistic.
• Many of the books were damaged in the flood.
• How many apples do you want?
• Many believe that education is the key to success.
• The many outweighed the few in the final vote.
• She has helped many over the years.