so many so many1 adj. 1. A limited number of; some
Our school auditorium will hold only so many people. 2. A group of.
■ Often used for emphasis.
The children were all sitting very quietly in their chairs, like so many dolls. Compare: SO MUCH.
adj. Bob is always bragging; his stories are just so many lies.so many2 pron. A limited number; some.
Many people want to come to the prom; but the gymnasium will hold only so many. Don't give the boys all the cookies they want; give so many to Tom, so many to Dick, and so many to Bob. Compare: SO MUCH.
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