Definitions and Examples of more, many, numerous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A greater or additional amount or quantity.
Example
She needs more time to finish her project.
A large number; numerous.
Example
Many people attended the concert last night.
Consisting of a great number of units or individuals.
Example
The library has numerous books on various topics.
Key Differences: more vs many vs numerous
- 1More refers to a greater amount or quantity, while fewer refers to a smaller amount or quantity.
- 2Many is used to describe a large number of things or people, while fewer is used to describe a smaller number.
- 3Numerous is used to describe a very large number of things or people, while fewer is used to describe a smaller number.
Effective Usage of more, many, numerous
- 1Shopping: Use fewer when you want to buy a smaller number of items.
- 2Comparisons: Use more to compare two or more things that have a greater amount or quantity.
- 3Quantities: Use many or numerous to describe a large number of things or people.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of fewer are more, many, and numerous. Use more to describe a greater amount or quantity, many to describe a large number of things or people, and numerous to describe a very large number of things or people. Use fewer when you want to describe a smaller amount or quantity.
