as many

USAGE SUMMARY

"as many" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to compare multiple items or quantities. For example, "She had as many apples as oranges."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

As many as 10.

The New York Times - Magazine

"Not as many as most".

The New York Times - Magazine

(Tsipras has half as many).

The New Yorker

Twice as many as before.

The New Yorker

Over ten times as many".

The New Yorker

Not as many as wanted to, anyway.

The New Yorker

(Some cabins sleep as many as 64).

The New York Times

I internalized, as many teenage girls do.

The New York Times

Have as many as you need.

The New Yorker

They trailed by as many as 21.

The New York Times - Sports

Now he uses as many as 40.

The New York Times - Food

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "as many" to compare countable nouns. For uncountable nouns, use "as much."

Common error

Avoid using "as many" with uncountable nouns like "water" or "information". Instead, use "as much": "There isn't as much water as we need."

Linguistic Context

The phrase "as many" functions as a determiner, specifically a quantifier, used to indicate an equal or equivalent number of countable items. Ludwig confirms its correct usage in comparing quantities.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

45%

Wiki

35%

Formal & Business

10%

Less common in

Science

5%

Encyclopedias

3%

Social Media

2%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "as many" is a versatile determiner used for comparing countable nouns. Ludwig indicates that it is grammatically correct and widely used. Remember to use it with countable nouns, and consider using alternative phrases like "just as much" or "a similar number" for variety. Avoid using "as many" with uncountable nouns, opting instead for "as much". Its frequent appearance in news media and wiki articles confirms its widespread applicability.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

as much as

Implies a limit or upper bound to the quantity.

just as much

Emphasizes equivalence in quantity, particularly for uncountable nouns.

an equal amount

Stresses the equality in the measure or extent of something.

a similar number

Highlights the resemblance in numerical quantity between two things.

the same quantity

Indicates that two things have precisely the same amount.

an equivalent number

Focuses on the equivalence of numerical values.

as great a number

Highlights the size or magnitude of the quantity.

comparable amounts

Suggests that two quantities are similar in size or extent.

the identical quantity

Emphasizes that the quantities are perfectly the same.

a corresponding quantity

Implies that the amount of one thing is related to the amount of another.

FAQs

How do I use "as many" correctly in a sentence?

Use "as many" to compare the quantity of countable items. For example, "I have as many books as you do".

What's the difference between "as many" and "as much"?

"As many" is used with countable nouns (e.g., "apples", "cars"), while "as much" is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., "water", "time").

Can I use a single 'as' instead of "as many"?

No, using just "as" doesn't convey the same meaning of quantity comparison. You need both "as many" to properly express the intended comparison.

What can I say instead of "as many"?

Depending on the context, you can use phrases like "just as much", "a similar number", or "an equal amount".