many

before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of.

• Not many such people enjoyed playing chess.
• There are very many different ways to cook a meal.
• We spent many hours and days training, but running clubs boast many hundreds of faster members.

before a countable noun: Used to indicate, demonstrate or compare the number of people or things.

• We don't need this many bananas. Put some back.
• I've never seen these many stars in the sky.
• There may be as many as ten million species of insect.

A large, indefinite number of people or things.

• Many are called, but few are chosen.

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

• Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many.

A considerable number.

Existing in large number; numerous.

• I was among the many visitors to that town.
• Among my many faults is self-importance.