More vs. Many
Native speakers use more and many correctly with no trouble, but they can be difficult for non-native speakers.
What Are Their Main Differences?
Differences
Using Countable or Uncountable Nouns
- 'More':
is followed by both countable and uncountable nouns.
She is
We need
- 'Many':
is followed by plural countable nouns.
We had the chance to visit
Carla knows
What They Mean
- 'Many':
refers to a large 'number'.
- 'More':
refers to a larger quantity. In other words, 'more' is the comparative form of 'many'.
They requested for
Similarities
'More of' and 'Many of'
- 'Many of' and 'more of':
are used before noun phrases or pronouns.
We have lost so many people in the airplane crash,
Maybe next year