constituting or forming a large number; numerous

many people.

noting each one of a large number (usually fol. by a or an )

For many a day it rained.

a large or considerable number of persons or things

A good many of the beggars were blind.

the many, the greater part of humankind.

many persons or things

Many of the beggars were blind. Many were unable to attend.

adjective

few , scarce

noun

few

adjective

abounding , alive with , bounteous , bountiful , copious , countless , crowded , divers , frequent , innumerable , legion , lousy with , manifold , multifarious , multifold , multiplied , multitudinous , myriad , no end of , numberless , numerous , plentiful , populous , prevalent , rife , several , sundry , teeming , umpteen , uncounted , varied , variousnotes:many means being one of a large indefinite number , while much means great in quantity , degree , or extentmany means being one of a large indefinite number; several means of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many , diverse , excessive , multiple , multiplex , multipotent , various

noun

gobs , heaps , horde , jillion , large numbers , mass , multitude , oodles * , piles , plenty , scads * , scores , thousands , throng , tons , umpteen , whole slewnotes:many means being one of a large indefinite number , while much means great in quantity , degree , or extentmany means being one of a large indefinite number; several means of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many , bountiful , countless , diverse , legion , lots , manifold , much , multi , multifarious , multifariousness , multiple , multiplex , multiplicity , multiplied , myriad , numerous , plurality , several , sundry , varied , various , versatility