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单词 numerous
释义

numerous

adjective

nu·​mer·​ous ˈnü-mə-rəs How to pronounce numerous (audio)
ˈnüm-rə-;
ˈnyü-mə-,
ˈnyüm-rə-
: consisting of great numbers of units or individuals
born into a numerous family
also : many
received numerous complaints
The people I'd like to thank are too numerous to mention.
numerously adverb
numerousness noun

Synonyms

  • beaucoup [slang]
  • legion
  • many
  • multifold
  • multiple
  • multiplex
  • multitudinous
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

She decided to leave for numerous reasons. The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin numerosus, from numerus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

numerous

adjective

nu·​mer·​ous ˈnü-mə-rəs How to pronounce numerous (audio)
ˈnyü-
: consisting of a large number : many
She has numerous friends.

numerous

adjective

as in many
being of a large but indefinite number received numerous complaints about that product

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • many
  • multiple
  • several
  • countless
  • some
  • multitudinous
  • all kinds of
  • various
  • innumerable
  • legion
  • quite a few
  • multifold
  • multiplex
  • numberless
  • beaucoup
  • uncountable
  • untold
  • unnumbered
  • sundry
  • myriad
  • mixed
  • miscellaneous
  • multifarious
  • divers
  • manifold

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • few
  • limited
  • countable
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