8.1.3 Plural

Use this domain for words and affixes that indicate that there is more than one of something. Some languages, such as Indo-European languages, indicate plural with an affix. Other languages, such as Austronesian languages, use a separate word. Some languages also have words or affixes that indicate that there are two of something.

  • What words indicate that there is more than one of something?
    -s
  • What words indicate that there are two of something?
    pair of

    • 8.1.3.1 Many, much

    Use this domain for words indicating that there are many things or people, or that there is much of something.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    59A Many, Few
    59B Much, Little
    59F Abundance, Excess, Sparing
  • What words indicate that there is a large amount of something?
    a lot of, lots of, a great deal of, a good deal of, a fair bit of, a fair amount of, much, loads of, tons of, masses of, scads of, piles of, heaps of, stacks of, a mountain of, extensive, widespread, big amount, lots and lots,
  • What words indicate that there are a large number of things or people?
    a lot of, lots of, many, many of, a large number of, large numbers of, plenty of, loads of, tons of, masses of, scads of, a bunch of, dozens of, numerous, a host of, quite a few, a wide range of, a raft of, multi-, multiple, a multitude of, considerable, goodly number, plethora, profuse, oodles, scores of,
  • What words indicate that there are a very large number of things or people?
    hundreds of, thousands of, millions of, a great many, countless, innumerable, overwhelming, myriad,
  • What words indicate that many things are happening?
    flood of, wave of, deluge of, avalanche of, stream, torrent,
  • What words indicate that many bad things are happening?
    spate of, epidemic, rash of, wave, be a hotbed of,
  • What words indicate that many people are doing something?
    in large numbers, in droves, in force, in strength, thick and fast, be dying like flies, be dropping like flies,
  • What words describe something that many people are doing?
    common, popular, widespread, widely,
  • What words indicate that someone does something a lot?
    a lot, a good deal, a great deal, quite a bit, plenty, heavy,
  • What words describe something that contains a lot of a particular substance?
    high in, rich in,
  • What words describe someone who makes many things?
    productive, prolific,
  • What words refer to using or giving a lot of something?
    generous, liberal,
  • What words describe a large number or amount?
    large, big, high, sizable, considerable, substantial, significant, generous, handsome, hefty,
  • What words describe a very large number or amount?
    huge, enormous, vast, massive, colossal, goodly, immense, whopping,

    • 8.1.3.2 Few, little

    Use this domain for words related there being few or little of something.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    59B Much, Little
  • What words indicate that there is a small amount of something?
    a little, a bit of, a small amount of, trace, trickle, dab, an element of, a touch of, a hint of, taste of, dearth, grain, hair, inappreciable, inconsequential, inconsiderable, infinitesimal, insignificant, iota, limited, minimum, minute, mite, moderate, modest, modicum, ounce, particle, poor, scant, scanty, scintilla, shred, slight, smidgen, some, speck, spoonful, suggestion, suspicion, tidbit, tinge, tiny, trifle, whit
  • What words indicate that there is a very small amount of something?
    not much, very little, to speak of, hardly any, scarcely any, almost no, minimal, negligible, precious little, next to nothing, a smattering of, a scrap of, tiny, minute,
  • What words indicate that there are a small number of things or people?
    few, a small number of, one or two, a handful of, sparse, not many, a couple of,
  • What words indicate that there are a very small number of things or people?
    very few,
  • What words refer to a small amount of food?
    a little, a drop of, pinch, dash, mouthful, in moderation, meager
  • What words describe something that contains a little of a particular substance?
    low in,
  • What words refer to a small amount of money?
    next to nothing, nominal, a drop in the ocean, paltry, miserly, a pittance, peanuts,
  • What words refer to a small number of people that are part of a larger group?
    a minority of,
  • What words indicate that few people are doing something?
    a trickle, in dribs and drabs, in ones and twos,
  • What words refer to using or giving a little of something?
    dab (v), spoon out, frugal, parsimonious, scrimp, be sparing, stingy, stint,

    • 8.1.3.3 Group of things

    Use this domain for words that refer to a group of things.

    Related domains: 
    4.2.1.7 Crowd, group
  • What words refer to a group of things?
    group, collection, lot, cluster, clump, assortment, accumulation, aggregate, bits-and-pieces, nuts-and-bolts, odds-and-ends, stockpile, system, volley, wares
  • What words refer to a group of things that belong together?
    set, batch, suit,
  • What words refer to a group of things that are tied or joined together?
    bundle, bunch, sheaf, pack, package, packet, string of,
  • What words refer to a group of things that are put on top of each other?
    pile, stack, heap,
  • What words refer to a group of things that are moved together?
    cargo, contents, freight, goods, lading, load,
  • What words indicate that something is a member of a group?
    member, one of, part of, belong to, go with,