Meaning of many

man•y

1. constituting or forming a large number; numerous: many people.
2. noting each one of a large number (usually fol. by a or an): For many a day it rained.

1. a large or considerable number of persons or things: A good many of the beggars were blind.
2. the greater part of humankind.

1. many persons or things: Many of the beggars were blind. Many were unable to attend.