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so\ many
I. 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.

Bob is always bragging; his stories are just so many lies.

Compare: so much
II. 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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