Words / B1

MULT-ipl/ˈmʌltɪpl/

Multiple means more than one: multiple injuries; multiple-choice. Many is everyday; several is a close twin. Multiply is the verb (also in this set). Exams: multiple-choice still needs working in the booklet.

Meaning

Many; more than one (multiple choice; multiple injuries).

Examples

• “Multiple-choice questions still need working shown in the booklet.”
• “Multiple occupancy of a house can need a licence, which is the housing sense.”

Good to know

multiple + injuries / occupancy / choice. Everyday: many. Verb: multiply. Exams / NHS / housing. Hyphen: multiple-choice.

Near in meaning

many

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