good many

a good many

A large amount. There were a good many people doing last minute shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve.See also: good, many

(a) good many

quite a few. I have a good many kinfolk in Texas. Mary owns a good many acres of land.See also: good, many

a good/great many

very many; a lot: A good many people think she’s right. ♢ There are a great many places in the world I’d like to visit.See also: good, great, many