B2adjective 1K

Multiple

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmʌltɪpl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmʌltɪpl/"]/

Meaning of Multiple

many in number; involving many different people or things

In simple words: More than one.

Multiple in a sentence

• She has multiple options to choose from when deciding what to wear.
• The project requires multiple stakeholders to ensure its success.
• He faced multiple challenges throughout his career, but he persevered.
• There are multiple ways to approach this problem.
• The artist creates multiple versions of the same painting, each with a unique twist.
• She read multiple books during her vacation to pass the time.
• He has multiple interests, including photography, hiking, and cooking.
• During the meeting, several team members brought up multiple ideas for the project.

How to use Multiple

Use 'multiple' in formal and neutral contexts to indicate more than one. Avoid in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'many' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

multiple + noun

Memory hint

Think 'multi' means many—like in 'multi-colored' indicates many colors.

Related words

Collocations with Multiple

• multiple choices
• multiple times
• multiple options
• multiple sources
• multiple facets

Synonyms for Multiple

• various
• numerous
• many
• countless
• several

Opposites of Multiple

• single
• one

Common mistakes with Multiple

• Used with uncountable nouns (e.g. saying 'multiple water').
• Confused with 'multiples' in plural forms.
• Incorrectly using it as an adjective for singular nouns.

Frequently asked questions about Multiple

What does Multiple mean?

More than one.

What is the definition of Multiple?

many in number; involving many different people or things

How do you use Multiple in a sentence?

She has multiple options to choose from when deciding what to wear.

Can you give another example of Multiple?

The project requires multiple stakeholders to ensure its success.

What are synonyms for Multiple?

Common alternatives include various, numerous, many, countless, several.

What is the opposite of Multiple?

Opposite meanings include single, one.

What words go with Multiple?

It commonly pairs with multiple choices, multiple times, multiple options, multiple sources, multiple facets.

What are common mistakes when using Multiple?

Used with uncountable nouns (e.g. saying 'multiple water'). Confused with 'multiples' in plural forms. Incorrectly using it as an adjective for singular nouns.

How do you pronounce Multiple?

US: /["/ˈmʌltɪpl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmʌltɪpl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Multiple?

Use 'multiple' in formal and neutral contexts to indicate more than one. Avoid in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'many' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Multiple?

"Multiple" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.