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nu·mer·ous

numerous

 
 
pronunciation:
nu m rs
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: being in great number; many.
I have numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.
synonyms:
many
antonyms:
few
similar words:
countless, various
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
derivations: numerously (adv.), numerousness (n.)
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