answersLogoWhite

0

Not just like that, "many" + noun. The noun would have to be plural.

If the noun is uncountable, that has no plural form, --"dust," for example, or "blood"--we would say "much" and not "many."

But you can use "many" with a singular noun if you use the expression "many a." Then a singular noun is required. Examples:

  • Many a young man has lost his heart to a pair of flashing dark eyes.
  • Clarissa waited many a day, but the hoped-for letter did not come.
  • Many a lonely time, I have watched the sea from this very spot.
  • The demanding role of Manrico has daunted many an ambitious tenor.

This use is typically poetic or literary, or at least consciously rhetorical. We could still say it in common speech, but we usually don't.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

When do you use ''there is''?

''There is'' is used to indicate the existence of something singular. For example, ''There is a cat on the roof.'' It is usually followed by a singular noun.


What is the singular possessive plural plural possessive form of mouse?

There is no word spelled 'mouses'.The plural form for the singular noun 'mouse' is 'mice'.The singular possessive form is mouse's.The plural possessive form is mice's.examples:We followed the mouse's tracks to find its entry point.We found many mice's tracks in the garage.


More example of 'many a' followed by a singular noun takes singular verb?

Example uses of the expression 'many a' with a singular verb:Many a time is too often.Many a man has tried to win her heart.Many an opportunity goes by unnoticed.Many a sorrow has plagued her.


Life is or life are?

life is-it's a singular noun.It's to be contrasted with lives are...


Is many a singular noun?

yes


Is the word One of the a singular or a plural?

The phrase "One of the" is singular. It is followed by a plural noun to indicate that the specific item is just one part of a larger group.


What does a singular possessive look like?

A singular possessive noun shows ownership or relationship to one person or thing. It is formed by adding an apostrophe followed by the letter "s" ('s) to the singular noun. For example, "the dog's bone" or "Sara's book."


Is does followed by singular verb?

No.Does is a singular verb, it is the third person singular form of do. Use does with third person singular pronouns - he she it - or singular noun subjects eg:He does his homework every night.The boy does his homework every night.


Spell the in French?

The is 'le', 'la', or 'les' in French. 'le' is to be followed by a singular masculine noun, 'la' by a singular feminine, 'les' by a plural of any gender.


Can Multiple be followed by a plural noun?

The adjective multiple should be followed by a plural noun. It would be improper to use a singular noun after the adjective multiple. Examples:I have multiple flowers in a vase.I have multiple infractions of the rules.I have multiple appointments with the dentist.


Should different be followed by singular or plural noun?

The adjective 'different' can be used before a singularor a plural noun.The adjective 'different' can also function as a predicate adjective (subject complement) following a linking verb, or an object complement, where it may not be followed by a noun at all.Examples:Now, that's a different idea. (singular noun)It's hard to choose form all the different styles. (plural noun)Their personalities are very different. (predicate adjective, plural noun)What an unusual story, different. (object complement, singular noun)


What are the rules in forming singular noun?

A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing. A singular noun is the basic form of the noun. English language nouns come from many source languages, so there are no specific rules for forming singular nouns.Examples of singular nouns:appleboatchilddooreggflowergreenhouricejokekneelifemonkeynieceonionproblemquestionratsalarytrusturgevacationwomanx-rayyouthzircon