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Use of "Many a" in Sentences

Many a is used to introduce a sentence and function as adjective. Many a man wishes that he had gone to college. Many a little boy has wanted to become a fireman. This adjective is always used with a singular noun.

Synonyms for "Many" in Professional Language

  • many abounding
  • alive with
  • bounteous
  • bountiful
  • copious
  • countless
  • crowded
  • divers

Alternatives for "As Much as Possible"

  • Synonyms simply
  • completely, or as much as possible
  • wide
  • utmost: used for emphasizing a quality or feeling
  • most
  • to the max
  • as soon/quickly/much etc as possible
  • to the full
  • (up) to the hilt

Plurality of "People" and "Persons"

‘People’ is the plural version of ‘Person’ 99% of the time. The alternative plural ‘Persons’ exists but is only used in technical language: Maximum 12 persons (in a lift/elevator). Anche la domanda è:, which is correct lot of people or lots of people? "A lot" is singular but "people" is plural. “There are a lot of people” is correct because the image presented is “many people.”

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