a good/great many

a good many

A large number (of people or things). There were a good many people doing last minute shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve. Hey, great news—we already have a good many applicants for the job posting! Boy, you have a good many sneakers! Ever think of getting rid of some of them?

See also: good, many

a great many

A very large number of (people, things, etc.). A great many people have joined the protest to voice their concerns over increased taxes. A: "Hey, I'm not your average Joe—I have a great many accomplishments under my belt." B: "Sure, Uncle Ned." It's not entirely fair that the bankers are the only ones getting criticized for the economic collapse, when a great many politicians are to blame as well.

See also: great, many

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(a) good many

quite a few. I have a good many kinfolk in Texas. Mary owns a good many acres of land.

See also: good, many

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great many

see under good many.

See also: great, many

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a good/great many

very many; a lot: A good many people think she’s right. ♢ There are a great many places in the world I’d like to visit.

See also: good, great, many

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