numerous
Function: adjective
Comparative and superlative forms: more numerous; most numerous
Status: somewhat formal
Meaning:
: existing in large numbers
Examples:
<They had numerous [=many] friends.>
<She decided to leave for numerous reasons.>
<The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.>
<The people I'd like to thank are too numerous to mention/list. [=there are so many of them that I can't mention all their names]>
Comparative and superlative forms: more numerous; most numerous
Status: somewhat formal
Meaning:
: existing in large numbers
Examples:
<They had numerous [=many] friends.>
<She decided to leave for numerous reasons.>
<The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.>
<The people I'd like to thank are too numerous to mention/list. [=there are so many of them that I can't mention all their names]>
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