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Old 19-Mar-2005, 16:27
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Hello,

How could I replace the expression 'great many'?
What other expression or word means the same?

thanks
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Old 21-Mar-2005, 22:11
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Default Re: great many

Depends on the context.

e.g.This question causes a huge amount of confusion.
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Default Re: great many

If it's plural, you could use 'vast numbers'.
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