Synonyms for numerous
ˈnu mər əs, ˈnyu-nu·mer·ous

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1. numerousadjective

   Synonyms:
   many

2. numerousadjective

   Indefinitely large numerically, many

   Synonyms:
   many

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1. numerous, legion(p)adjective

   amounting to a large indefinite number

   "numerous times"; "the family was numerous"; "Palomar's fans are legion"

   Antonyms:
   few

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. numerousadjective

   Synonyms:
   large (in number), made up of many

2. numerousadjective

   Synonyms:
   [rare.] rhythmical, melodious, musical

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.5 / 2 votes

1. numerousadjective

   Synonyms:
   many, plentiful, multitudinous

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:5.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "numerous":

   many, countless, several, multiple, innumerable, various, myriad, much

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How to use numerous in a sentence?

1. Richard Burr:

   She has earned the respect of the agency workforce, of her peers, of Republicans, of Democrats, of military officers, of civilian security leaders, evidenced by the number of letters received in support of her nomination too numerous to read.

2. Lafayette Police:

   It appears the shooter died from a self inflicted gun shot wound after discharging his weapon numerous times.

3. National Hurricane Center:

   Life-threatening storm surge is possible along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast regardless of the storm's exact track or intensity, well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.

4. Gregory McMichael:

   This guy, who we've seen on video numerous times, breaking into these other houses, he comes hauling ass down the street. I mean, he's got it hooked up.

5. Michael Byers:

   It's a 20-tonne metal object. Although it will break up as it enters the atmosphere, numerous pieces -- some of them quite large -- will reach the surface.