Much \(+\) необчислювальний іменник.
Приклад:
I haven’t much time.
Is there much milk in that carton?
Is there much milk in that carton?
Many \(+\) обчислювальний іменник у множині.
Приклад:
There aren’t many pandas in China.
Have you made many mistakes?
I have lived here for many years.
Have you made many mistakes?
I have lived here for many years.
Після much та many іменник може опускатися, але легко відновлюється з контексту.
Приклад:
Have you written many letters? — No, not many.
I wasn’t thirsty so I didn’t drink much.
I wasn’t thirsty so I didn’t drink much.
Перед many може вживатися означений артикль та присвійні займенники.
Приклад:
One of the many people he knows can help him.