multitude

[ˈmʌltɪtjuːd]

multitude Definition

• 1. a large number of people or things
• 2. the state of being numerous

Using multitude: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "multitude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  A multitude of fans gathered outside the stadium.

• Example

  The company offers a multitude of products.

• Example

  The multitude of stars in the sky was breathtaking.

• Example

  The city's multitude of problems seemed insurmountable.

multitude Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for multitude

• mass
• throng
• host
• swarm
• crowd

Antonyms for multitude

• few
• handful
• scarcity

Phrases with multitude

• the multitudes

  the common people; the masses

  Example

  The politician promised to fight for the rights of the multitudes.

• multitude of sins

  a large number of wrongdoings or faults

  Example

  He forgave her multitude of sins and welcomed her back into his life.

• multitude of voices

  a large number of people expressing their opinions or ideas

  Example

  The town hall meeting was filled with a multitude of voices, all clamoring to be heard.

Origins of multitude

from Old French 'multitude', from Latin 'multitudo', meaning 'a great number'

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Summary: multitude in Brief

The term 'multitude' [ˈmʌltɪtjuːd] refers to a large number of people or things, as well as the state of being numerous. It can be used to describe crowds, products, stars, or problems, as in 'A multitude of fans gathered outside the stadium.' 'Multitude' also appears in phrases like 'the multitudes,' referring to the common people, and 'multitude of sins,' meaning a large number of wrongdoings.