countless

adjective

count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : myriad, many
countlessly adverb

Examples of countless in a Sentence

There are countless reasons why that would not be a good idea. I've been there countless times.
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Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of countless was in 1588

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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countless. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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countless

adjective
count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : innumerable

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