multitude
noun
Simple meaning
The mass of ordinary people.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
muhltuhtoodSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmʌltətud
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The mass of ordinary people; the masses, the populace.
A great amount or number, often of people; abundance, myriad, profusion.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A great amount or number, often of people; abundance, myriad, profusion.
Used this way, multitude is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It suits reflective writing more than quick conversation.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Slightly formal
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Rich and abundant
- Usage feel
- Reflective and slightly elevated
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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- “A multitude of stars filled the night sky, too many to count.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: mass of ordinary people
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