Many (noun): the majority of people in a group, often contrasted with the few "Many" is a word used to signify a large but indefinite number of people or things. We use the quantifiers much, many, a lot of, lots of to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. We can use them with a noun (as a determiner) or without a noun (as a pronoun).

Understanding the Context

… You use many to indicate that you are talking about a large number of people or things. I don't think many people would argue with that. Not many films are made in Finland. Do you keep many books and papers and memorabilia?

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