Gadit

many

Definitions (2)
1A large number of people or things.
There are many stars in the sky tonight.
She has many friends in her new school.
Many people attended the concert last night.
2Used to refer to a large number of people or things in a question or negative statement.
How many apples do you want from the store?
Not many students knew the answer to the question.
There aren't many options left for dinner.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
manig
Originally meant
a large number
Background
The word 'many' comes from the Old English 'manig', which has been used in the English language for centuries to denote a large quantity. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'manag' and Gothic 'manags'.