a lán — meaning in English

English meaning

• many det A large but unspecified number of (used with countable nouns).
• much det A large amount of something, usually something uncountable.

Senses

a lán is used for these senses in English:

• a lot (informal) A large amount.
• a lot Many things, much.
• many before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of.
• much A large amount of. [from 13th c.]

many — full definition

1. det A large but unspecified number of (used with countable nouns).
2. pron A large number of people or things.

much — full definition

1. det A large amount of something, usually something uncountable.
2. adv To a great degree; a lot.

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