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myriad

[ˈmɪr.i.əd]

myriad Definition

  • 1a countless or extremely great number of people or things
  • 2constituting a very large, indefinite number; innumerable

Using myriad: Examples

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

  • Example

    The myriad stars twinkled in the night sky.

  • Example

    She faced myriad obstacles in her path to success.

  • Example

    The company offers a myriad of products to choose from.

myriad Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for myriad

Phrases with myriad

  • a large number of something

    Example

    The city has a myriad of restaurants to choose from.

  • myriad possibilities

    a vast number of potential options or outcomes

    Example

    The new technology opens up myriad possibilities for research and development.

  • a wide range of colors

    Example

    The autumn leaves displayed a myriad of colors.

Origins of myriad

from Greek 'murias' meaning '10,000'

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Summary: myriad in Brief

The term 'myriad' [ˈmɪr.i.əd] refers to an extremely large, indefinite number of people or things. It can be used as both a noun and an adjective, as in 'The myriad stars twinkled in the night sky.' 'Myriad' can also be used in phrases like 'a myriad of,' denoting a large number of something, and 'myriad possibilities,' indicating a vast number of potential options or outcomes.

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