numerously
Definition
Adverb: In large numbers; in a manner characterized by many individuals or instances.
Usage Examples
- (A large crowd assembled in great numbers.)
- (Many mistakes occurred in multiple places.)
- (A great many stars were visible.)
Advanced Usage
"Numerously expressed": occurring or stated many times.
- The committee's concerns were numerously expressed in the final report. (The concerns appeared repeatedly.)
"Numerously populated": inhabited by a large number of people or organisms.
- The coastal region is numerously populated by seabirds. (The area contains a high density of seabirds.)
Variants and Related Words
Numerous (adj): existing in great numbers; many.
- She has numerous awards on her shelf. (She has many awards.)
Numerousness (n): the quality or state of being many.
- The numerousness of the crowd made it difficult to move. (The large size of the crowd caused difficulty.)
Synonyms
- Abundantly: in large amounts; plentifully.
- Copiously: in great quantity; profusely.
- Plentifully: in a way that provides more than enough.
Related Idioms
In droves: in large numbers (often used for people or animals moving together).
- Fans came in droves to see the concert. (They came numerously.)
By the dozen: in large quantities, especially when referring to items.
- She buys cookies by the dozen. (She purchases them numerously.)