Numerous
/ˈnuːmərəs/
Definitions
Amounting to a large number; very many.
/ˈnuːmərəs/
Existing in great numbers; very many.
There were numerous reasons for the company's success.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a lot of toys, like, way more than you can count easily! If you have a lot of something, you can say you have numerous things. For example: "I have numerous colorful balloons for the party!"
👶 For kids: Lots and lots! More than you can easily count.
More Examples
Numerous species of birds inhabit the rainforest.
The historian consulted numerous sources for her book.
How It's Used
"Numerous complaints were received by the customer service department."
"Numerous studies have shown the benefits of exercise."
From Latin *numerōsus* ('abounding in number'), derived from *numerus* ('number').
The word 'numerous' has been used since the 16th century, initially to describe quantities exceeding a specific count.
Memory tip
Think of *numbers* - many of them! Numerous things are things that come in many quantities.