- There's so many people in here!
- There's so much people here!
Which one should be used, and why?
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"There wasn't much people about that day." — Bram Stoker, Dracula. "Sir Launcelot will abide me and you in the Joyous Gard; and much people draweth unto him, as I hear say." — Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte d'Arthur. "But when Jesus was come down from the hill, much people followed him" — Matthew 8:1, The Bible. I'd say the case is settled.– RegDwigнtCommented Dec 9, 2013 at 10:37
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Which one should be used? Depends on whether you're writing standard or doge.– Ben LeeCommented Mar 7, 2014 at 18:50
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If you can count it and it doesn't designate a category, use many.
If you cannot count it or it designates a category, use much.
I have many friends.
I have much to offer.
There are many ways to get it wrong.
It doesn't make much sense.
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1And to answer the question… the correct one is "many people". Commented Dec 3, 2016 at 22:27
Many is used in enumerated quantities. If it can be counted in individual items, use many. If the quantity cannot be counted, use much.
"There are so many people in here!"
"There is so much I still need to learn!"
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1Much is also used for quantities by weight "How much flour do I need?" whereas "How many pounds of flour do I need?"– RemouCommented Dec 4, 2010 at 18:53
Simple rule of thumb: if the following word is plural use many, otherwise much
"I don't have much time"
"I don't have many books"
"how much money do you have?"
"how many cars can you see?"
