What is another word for great numbers?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪt nˈʌmbəz] (IPA)

The phrase "great numbers" is commonly used to refer to a large group or collection of things or people. However, there are several synonyms to use instead of the phrase. Some of these synonyms include "large quantities", "ample amounts", "abundant figures", and "numerous quantities". Each of these synonyms has a different connotation and can be used in different contexts to convey a particular meaning. For example, "large quantities" could be used when referring to a significant amount of a material or substance, while "numerous quantities" could be used when referring to a large number of individual items. Exploring these synonyms can help to add variety and depth to one's writing.

What are the hypernyms for Great numbers?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for great numbers?

Great numbers are often used to describe a large quantity or multitude of something, but there are many antonyms or opposites for this phrase that can be used to convey a smaller amount. Some of these words include "few", "scant", "limited", "sparse", "scarce", "rare", "modest", "trivial", "meager", and "insufficient". These words can be used to describe a more precise quantity or to emphasize the rarity or scarcity of something. While "great numbers" can imply abundance and abundance can sound positive, antonyms can be just as useful to paint a more detailed picture of what is meant.

What are the antonyms for Great numbers?

Famous quotes with Great numbers

  • And what would be great numbers in a Broadway show are now on stage of the New York City Ballet.
    John Guare
  • We procured from an Indian a weasel perfectly white except the extremity of the tail which was black: great numbers of wild geese are passing to the south, but their flight is too high for us to procure any of them.
    Meriwether Lewis
  • I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves.
    John Wayne
  • By the breaking in of enraged merciless armies, flourishing countries have been laid waste, great numbers of people have perished in a short time, and many more have been pressed with poverty and grief.
    John Woolman
  • Arms are instruments of ill omen. . . . When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish. There is no glory in victory, and to glorify it despite this is to exult in the killing of men. . . . When great numbers of people are killed, one should weep over them with sorrow. When victorious in war, one should observe mourning rites.
    Lao-Tzu

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