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Many vs. Much

Many

/ˈmeni/
A large or indefinite number of people or things.

Examples:

The Count spoke good English and he asked me many questions.Many a merry night had she danced with them, in youth.I feel that many more are awaiting me.

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Much

/mʌtʃ/
Used to indicate a large amount or degree of something.

Examples:

That's much shorter!""It wasn't much fun for you tonight," he said.'Never was much of a fellow for talking.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Many is typically used with countable nouns, like books or apples.
  • If you can count the number of items, many is the correct choice.
  • Much is generally used with uncountable nouns, such as water or sugar.
  • Use much when referring to a large amount of something you cannot count individually.
  • Remember: many things, much stuff.
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