galore — in abundance; plentifully
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in abundance; plentifully
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡəˈlɔːr/
Example Sentences
- The all-you-can-eat buffet had desserts galore, making my diet plan cry in the corner.
- During Black Friday, there are deals galore at every store.
- My grandma's house has cats galore - I counted twelve and gave up.
galore
ADVERB[/ɡəˈlɔːr/]
in abundance; plentifully
Candies galore everywhere!
Treasures galore waiting to explore, riches to adore!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Galore derives from Irish Gaelic 'go leór', meaning 'sufficiently' or 'in abundance'. The word entered English in the 19th century, adopted particularly in literary contexts where it was positioned after nouns to provide rhythmic effect.
Breakdown
go leór (Irish Gaelic: 'sufficiently, abundantly') → galore. The phrase underwent phonetic and morphological adaptation when borrowed into English, eventually functioning as a postpositive adjective or adverb meaning 'in great quantities'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The all-you-can-eat buffet had desserts galore, making my diet plan cry in the corner.”
“During Black Friday, there are deals galore at every store.”
“My grandma's house has cats galore - I counted twelve and gave up.”
“The conference offered networking opportunities galore for young professionals.”
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