Numerous
Adjective
UK
/ˈnjuː.mə.rəs/
US
/ˈnuː.mə.rəs/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Existing in large numbers; many.
Example
"She has numerous friends."
"The book gives numerous examples to help readers understand the topic more clearly and confidently."
"There are numerous reasons why regular exercise improves both physical health and mental well-being."
Explanation
Numerous describes a large amount of something. It is used when the exact number is not important, but the quantity is clearly more than a few. People often use numerous to talk about problems, reasons, people, or examples. It helps describe situations where things appear again and again or exist in large numbers. This word is common in both spoken and written English and helps make descriptions clearer without needing exact figures or counts.