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- pronunciation:
- nu
m
rs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
being in great number; many.
I have numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.- synonyms:
- many
- antonyms:
- few
- similar words:
- countless, various
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| definition 2: |
made up of a great number.
The library has a numerous collection of rare books.- synonyms:
- considerable, great, large
- antonyms:
- small
- similar words:
- ample, bountiful, enormous, plentiful, profuse
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| related words: |
abundant, ample, enormous, plentiful, profuse |
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| derivations: |
numerously (adv.), numerousness (n.) |
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