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much purpose vs many purpose

The correct phrase is 'much purpose.' 'Purpose' is an uncountable noun, so it should be used with 'much' instead of 'many.' 'Many' is used with countable nouns, while 'much' is used with uncountable nouns.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 5211 views

much purpose

This is correct. 'Purpose' is an uncountable noun and should be used with 'much.'

Use 'much purpose' when referring to the general intention or aim behind something, as 'purpose' is an uncountable noun.

Examples:

  • She had much purpose in her actions.
  • There is much purpose behind this decision.
  • Aug 30, 2014 ... "By merely getting the bank accounts opened for the poor would not serve much purpose and not provide any monetary benefit to the poor.
  • Aug 30, 2014 ... "By merely getting the bank accounts opened for the poor would not serve much purpose and not provide any monetary benefit to the poor.
  • 1 day ago ... The reason this seems like it doesn't have much purpose to many is due to these problems they came across. Once they can build these other ...
  • Nov 8, 2013 ... After the Higgs hype, Cern still has as much purpose and passion as ever. You don't need to be a scientist to appreciate the excitement and ...

many purpose

This is incorrect. 'Purpose' is an uncountable noun and should not be used with 'many.'

  • Jul 20, 2012 ... Many Purpose Dust; Active ingredient: Deltamethrin; Controls a variety of insect pests in vegetable-; gardens, on flowers, around yards & in ...
  • Feb 12, 2010 ... Many Purpose Dust from Green Light ... Learn how to protect your flower and vegetable gardens from insect pests with Many Purpose Dust.
  • May 2, 2014 ... A lake near Interlaken, Switzerland serves many purpose, both natural and for humans. Credit: James' Switzerland blog. Accessibility FOIA ...
  • MODEL THEORETIC SEMANTICS FOR MANY-PURPOSE. LANGUAGES AND LANGUAGE HIERARCHIES. H.Andr6ka ~, T.Gergely ~, I.N6meti ~. Institute of ...

Alternatives:

  • much purpose
  • a lot of purpose
  • a great deal of purpose
  • plenty of purpose
  • a sense of purpose

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