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Many A Friend & Many Friends



What is the difference in meaning between Many Friends and Many A Friend?

As far as the meaning is concerned, there is no difference.
Many a is mainly used in a literary context. It is best avoided in informal ones. Many on the other hand is used in both formal and informal contexts. The expression many a is always followed by a singular noun, the meaning however is plural.

Here are a few examples.

• Many girls were forced to drop out.
• Many a girl was forced to drop out.

• Many players are suspected of taking bribes.
• Many a player is suspected of taking bribes.

• Many men behave childishly.
• Many a man behaves childishly.


COURTESY : The Hindu (The National News-Paper) - India




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