Basic Details
Word: Many
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: A large number of something; more than one.
Synonyms: Numerous, countless, a lot of
Antonyms: Few, little
Idioms and Phrases
- Many hands make light work: This means that tasks become easier when many people help. Example: "With so many friends to help, we finished the project quickly because many hands make light work."
- Many moons ago: Refers to a long time ago. Example: "I visited that city many moons ago, and Id love to go back and see how it has changed."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many students attended the science fair and showcased their projects.
Example 2: There are many flavours of ice cream at the shop, making it hard to choose just one!
Example 3: Many animals in the zoo were playing with their toys, much to the delight of the visitors.
Fun Fact
The word "many" comes from the Old English "manig," which meant "numerous, plenty, or much." It has been used for centuries to describe quantities that are large and uncountable.
Famous Quote
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up." Thomas Edison
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "many" mean?
a) A small number
b) A large number
c) Just one
d) None
Answer: b) A large number
2. Which of these is a synonym of "many"?
a) Few
b) Countless
c) Little
d) A single
Answer: b) Countless
3. Which is an antonym of "many"?
a) Numerous
b) Few
c) A lot of
d) Many
Answer: b) Few
4. Which sentence uses "many" correctly?
a) Many birds can fly high in the sky.
b) Many liked the blue car.
c) Many is my favourite colour.
d) Many is too heavy to lift.
Answer: a) Many birds can fly high in the sky.
5. What does "many hands make light work" mean?
a) Many people being together is not allowed.
b) Having more people helps to finish tasks quicker.
c) Many friends can create arguments.
d) Many people are always right.
Answer: b) Having more people helps to finish tasks quicker.
