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many an

 

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Adjective many an has 1 sense
  1. many a, many an, many another - each of a large indefinite number; "many a man"; "many another day will come"
    Antonym: few (indirect, via many)

Definitions from the Web

Many an

Description:

Many an is a phrase used to express the idea of a large number or a considerable amount of something that is being referred to. It is often used to emphasize the frequency or occurrence of a particular situation or event.

Examples:

As a determiner:

Many an student has dreams of going to college.

Many an actor struggles to find consistent work in the entertainment industry.

As an adjective:

He is one of many an artist who find inspiration in nature.

We often find ourselves lost in many an intriguing story.

As a pronoun:

Many an employee works overtime to meet deadlines.

Many an individual struggles with self-confidence.

As an adverb:

They have travelled many an mile to reach their destination.

The rain poured down on us many an occasion.

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