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many people vs so many people

Both 'many people' and 'so many people' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Many people' is a general statement indicating a large number of individuals, while 'so many people' emphasizes a higher degree of quantity or intensity.

Last updated: April 10, 2024 • 86 views

many people

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a large number of individuals.

Use 'many people' to indicate a significant number of individuals without emphasizing a specific quantity or intensity.

Examples:

  • Many people attended the concert last night.
  • There are many people waiting in line.
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Alternatives:

  • a lot of people
  • numerous individuals
  • a large crowd
  • a large number of individuals
  • a multitude of people

so many people

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize a higher degree of quantity or intensity when referring to a large number of individuals.

Use 'so many people' when you want to emphasize a large quantity or intensity of individuals in a particular situation.

Examples:

  • There were so many people at the event that we could hardly move.
  • I've never seen so many people in one place before.
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Alternatives:

  • a huge crowd
  • an overwhelming number of individuals
  • an excessive amount of people
  • an extraordinary number of individuals
  • a vast number of people

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