good many, a

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

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good many, a

Also, a great many. A large number of, as in A good many checks have come in already, or We saw only a few hikers on the trail, when we had thought there would be a great many . The first term dates from the early 1800s, the variant from the late 1600s. Also see a lot; quite a bit (few).

See also: good

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