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numerous

/ˈnuːmərəs/
English Definition
adj. very many
中文释义
众多的,大量的
Example Sentence

Numerous archaeological findings along the Nile have revealed the daily lives of ancient Egyptian farmers.

尼罗河沿岸的大量考古发现揭示了古埃及农民的日常生活。

Synonyms
Antonyms
few scarce
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
numer(number)+ous(many).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “numerous”?

  1. A Causing horror or shock
  2. B Very many
  3. C Clearly true; cannot be denied
  4. D Ruined or damaged completely
Show answer

B — Very many. “numerous” means very many.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “very many”?

  1. A undeniable
  2. B numerous
  3. C destroyed
  4. D horrifying
Show answer

B — numerous. “numerous” means very many.

Common questions about “numerous”

What does “numerous” mean?

numerous — very many. In Chinese: 众多的,大量的.

How do you pronounce “numerous”?

numerous is pronounced /ˈnuːmərəs/.

How is “numerous” used in a sentence?

Numerous archaeological findings along the Nile have revealed the daily lives of ancient Egyptian farmers. (尼罗河沿岸的大量考古发现揭示了古埃及农民的日常生活。)

What are synonyms for “numerous”?

many, countless, abundant — all close in meaning to numerous (very many).

What is the opposite of “numerous”?

few, scarce — each the opposite of numerous (very many).

Is “numerous” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. numerous is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “numerous”?

numer(number)+ous(many).

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