We use these words as quantifiers that come at the start of noun phrases and they tell us something about quantity.

Examples:

  • There are many people in England, more in India, but the most people live in China.
  • Much time and money is spent on educationmore on health services but the most is spent on national defence.
  • There are only a few days left until Christmas. (Countable noun)
  • There is little hope of finding your wallet. (Uncountable noun)

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