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count·less (ko̵unt′lis)

adjective

too many to count; innumerable; myriad

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countless Synonyms

countless

modif.

innumerable, incalculable, numberless, myriad; see infinite 1, many.


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countless Usage Examples

Preposition: as

  • sand: Jeremiah 31:3 My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.

Modifies a noun

  • million: Golf is much more than a game for countless millions of golfers all over the world.

Modifying Another Word

  • seemingly: Choosing the right investment may seen like an impossible task with seemingly countless products available, offering a multitude of options.

Used with adjective complement

  • spawn: This has had the effect of spawning countless sub-standard Drama schools for all those hopefuls who leave without other qualifications.
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