Guide 214 / 366 4 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “a number of”
Four sharper words for "a number of."
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"A number of" hides the actual count. If you don't have one, pick a scale word.
ii · The swaps4 ways
- 01Several neutral
small handful
Several issues remain.
- 02Many neutral
larger group
Many issues remain.
- 03Various neutral
mixed kinds
Various issues remain.
- 04A handful of informal
small specific
A handful of issues remain.