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UK//haʊ ˈmɛni//US//haʊ ˈmɛni//

Meaning of How many

In simple words: A way to ask about the number of something.

How many in a sentence

  • How many apples do you want?
  • Can you tell me how many books you read last year?
  • How many steps are there in this building?
  • She asked how many friends were coming to the party.
  • How many languages can you speak?
  • I wonder how many people attended the concert.

How to use How many

Use 'how many' when asking about countable nouns. Avoid with uncountable nouns like 'water'.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of counting; 'how many' means to count items.

Related words

Collocations with How many

  • how many people
  • how many items
  • how many days

Synonyms for How many

  • what number
  • how large
  • how great

Common mistakes with How many

  • Using 'how many' with uncountable nouns like 'milk'.
  • 'How much' is correct for prices, not 'how many'.

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Frequently asked questions about How many

What does How many mean?

A way to ask about the number of something.

What is the definition of How many?

A phrase used to inquire about the quantity of countable items.

How do you use How many in a sentence?

How many apples do you want?

Can you give another example of How many?

Can you tell me how many books you read last year?

What are synonyms for How many?

Common alternatives include what number, how large, how great.

What words go with How many?

It commonly pairs with how many people, how many items, how many days.

What are common mistakes when using How many?

Using 'how many' with uncountable nouns like 'milk'. 'How much' is correct for prices, not 'how many'.

How do you pronounce How many?

US: //haʊ ˈmɛni//, UK: //haʊ ˈmɛni//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use How many?

Use 'how many' when asking about countable nouns. Avoid with uncountable nouns like 'water'.