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What is the diference between 'a great many' and 'a great many of'?
A great many houses were knocked down by the earthquake.
A great many OF houses were knocked down by the earthquake.
Do you think both the two sentences are the same in meaning? Thank you.
A great many OF houses were knocked down by the earthquake.
Do you think both the two sentences are the same in meaning? Thank you.
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"great many" (a very large NUMBER of) vs. "great many of" (a very large PERCENTAGE of)
However, we wouldn't say a "great many OF houses" since it is excessive for what you want to say.
However, we wouldn't say a "great many OF houses" since it is excessive for what you want to say.
A great many houses were knocked down by the earthquake.
A great many OF houses were knocked down by the earthquake.
You would say, " A lot of houses were knocked down by the earthquake. (a lot, meaning many)
A great many OF houses were knocked down by the earthquake.
You would say, " A lot of houses were knocked down by the earthquake. (a lot, meaning many)
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