SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
multitude
noun
A very large number of things or a large gathering of people.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Very large number
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Usage distinction
Return to topThrong and crowd concern people; host or multitude can also describe questions, problems, or objects.
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See multitude in use
The old ledger raised a multitude of questions about the building's history.
A multitude of colored paper buildings covered the classroom floor during a collaborative model-city project, leaving only narrow paths between neighborhoods.
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