many or much? Many is used with words for things that we can count. Much is used with words for things that we cannot count.

Understanding the Context

Compare: Do you have many things to do today? Do you have much work to do today? I didn't eat many cookies. I didn't eat much cake.

Key Insights

The meaning of MANY is consisting of or amounting to a large but indefinite number. How to use many in a sentence.