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UK//ðeə wɜːr ˈmɛni əv ðɛm//US//ðɛr wɜr ˈmɛni əv ðɛm//

Meaning of There were many of them

A phrase indicating a large number of people or things present.

In simple words: A phrase indicating a large number of people or things.

There were many of them in a sentence

  • There were many of them at the concert last night.
  • During the festival, there were many of them celebrating in the streets.
  • In the garden, there were many of them blooming this spring.
  • After the storm, there were many of them scattered around the yard.
  • At the meeting, there were many of them contributing ideas.

How to use There were many of them

Used when referring to a large quantity, often in informal conversation. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts but avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a crowd: 'There were many' always means more than just a few.

Related words

Collocations with There were many of them

  • there were many
  • many of them
  • there is a lot
  • there were several
  • many people

Synonyms for There were many of them

Common mistakes with There were many of them

  • Omitting 'of' and saying 'There were many them'.
  • Using 'was' instead of 'were' for plural subjects.
  • Confusing with 'There are many of them' for current situations.

Compare There were many of them with Numerous, Countless, A lot, Several, Many

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Frequently asked questions about There were many of them

What does There were many of them mean?

A phrase indicating a large number of people or things.

What is the definition of There were many of them?

A phrase indicating a large number of people or things present.

How do you use There were many of them in a sentence?

There were many of them at the concert last night.

Can you give another example of There were many of them?

During the festival, there were many of them celebrating in the streets.

What are synonyms for There were many of them?

Common alternatives include numerous, countless, a lot, several, many.

What words go with There were many of them?

It commonly pairs with there were many, many of them, there is a lot, there were several, many people.

What are common mistakes when using There were many of them?

Omitting 'of' and saying 'There were many them'. Using 'was' instead of 'were' for plural subjects. Confusing with 'There are many of them' for current situations.

How do you pronounce There were many of them?

US: //ðɛr wɜr ˈmɛni əv ðɛm//, UK: //ðeə wɜːr ˈmɛni əv ðɛm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There were many of them?

Used when referring to a large quantity, often in informal conversation. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts but avoid in very formal writing.