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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Batman’s comedic Technicolor stylings — and the utter sincerity with which stars Adam West and Burt Ward led viewers through them — have lived on through countless references and parodies in the ensuing decades, as well as a mercurial relationship with Batman fans. Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 For McCaffrey’s sake and the 49ers’ (not to mention the countless, hapless fantasy football teams out there), the hope is that the Niners’ running back returns to his old form after a quarter of the year and half a season on the sideline. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024 Tributes have poured in for the singer since his death, with everyone from his former bandmates to his family, other celebrities, and countless fans mourning Payne. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024 In response, Jason grabbed the individual's phone and threw it to the ground, a video that has been shared countless times on social media. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for countless 

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 26 Nov. 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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