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numerous

US /ˈnumɚəs/

adjective Target · B2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

amounting to a large indefinite number

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Numerous customers have written to us requesting a longer warranty period.

Word Family

NounNoun
numerosity numerousness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
numerous gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • countlesstoo numerous to be counted
  • plentifulexisting in great number or quantity
  • multitudinoustoo numerous to be counted

Collocations

  • Easy numerous times
    describing numerous times (amounting to a large indefinite number)
  • Medium cite numerous examples of operational excellence
    to cite numerous examples of operational excellence, meaning to make reference to
  • Hard navigate numerous regulatory compliance hurdles
    to navigate numerous regulatory compliance hurdles, meaning to travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
  • Very Hard withstand numerous bruising boardroom proxy battles
    to withstand numerous bruising boardroom proxy battles, meaning to resist or confront with resistance

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