Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
large-number-of
phrase
lɑrdʒ ˈnʌmbər ʌv

Definition
A phrase used to describe a significant quantity of items, people, or occurrences.

Examples
- There are a large number of participants in the study.
- A large number of people attended the concert last night.
- We received a large number of applications for the job position.

Meaning
The term ‘large-number-of’ refers to a substantial amount that is often too great to count individually or is significant in a particular context.

Synonyms
- many
- numerous
- a great deal of
- an abundance of
- a considerable number of