so many

2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for so many, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Determiner — Such a large number of countable things that it produces a particular result or reaction.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

such a lot of a great many

How to Use So Many

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

so many people so many times not so many so many of them

Neutral. In careful writing so many that takes a result clause: "so many that we ran out".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between so many and so much?

So many is used with plural countable nouns, as in so many mistakes. So much is used with uncountable nouns, as in so much trouble. So much also modifies verbs: "I miss you so much."

What is the difference between so many and too many?

So many describes a large amount, often with admiration or surprise. Too many says the amount is excessive and a problem: "so many options" is exciting, "too many options" is paralysing.

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