What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
many
Example
Many people attended the concert last night. [many: determiner]
Example
I have many books on my bookshelf. [many: adjective]
numerous
Example
There were numerous complaints about the noise from the construction site. [numerous: adjective]
Example
The company has numerous branches all over the world. [numerous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Many is more commonly used in everyday language, while numerous is more often used in formal writing or speech.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between many and numerous?
Numerous is more formal than many and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
