multiple
Meaning
The term "multiple" refers to having or involving several parts, elements, or instances rather than just one.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "multiple" with "multiplicative," which has a different mathematical meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
evening
,
Maria
decided
to
cook
a
small
meal
for
her
friends
who
were
coming
over
.
She
had
to
prepare
multiple
dishes
because
one
friend
was
vegetarian
and
another
liked
spicy
food
.
While
she
chopped
vegetables
and
stirred
the
sauce
,
the
kitchen
filled
with
the
smell
of
garlic
and
herbs
.
Although
she
felt
a
bit
nervous
about
the
timing
,
she
set
a
timer
and
arranged
the
plates
on
the
table
.
When
her
guests
arrived
,
they
all
complimented
her
cooking
and
helped
to
clear
the
dishes
afterward
.
Common Phrases
multiple options
multiple factors
multiple sources
Synonyms
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