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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Many and Most

Please explain the difference between many and most.

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Anonymous difference between many and most "Most" is more than half (of the number possible - or the amount possible). "Many" is a substantial number (regardless of the number available). " Many people died in the earthquake.

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  • Anonymous difference between many and most "Most" is more than half (of the number possible - or the amount possible).
  • "Many" is a substantial number (regardless of the number available).
  • " Many people died in the earthquake.
  • Most of the people on the island are now homeless.
  • (countable) Most of the damage has been repaired.
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Anonymousdifference between many and most
"Most" is more than half (of the number possible - or the amount possible).
"Many" is a substantial number (regardless of the number available).

Another difference is that "many" is only used for countables,
while "most" can refer to an uncountable amount, or a countable "number."

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