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plethoraa very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpleθərə/

Korean meaning: 과다, 과잉, 너무 많은 양

Korean pronunciation: **플레**써러

Example Sentences

  • My mom has a plethora of K-pop albums but never listens to them.
  • The restaurant offers a plethora of side dishes with every meal.
  • There's a plethora of cat videos on YouTube, and I've watched them all.

plethora

NOUN

//ˈpleθərə//

a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with

plethora concept
💡 Concept

A vendor proudly displays a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables

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plethora rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A plethora of amphora brings only chaos!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpleθərə/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpleθərə/

🌳Etymology

Rootpleth-
Suffix--ora

Origin

From Greek 'plethore' meaning fullness or excess, derived from 'plethys' (full). The word entered English via Late Latin and Medieval medical terminology, where it was used to describe an excess of blood or bodily humors.

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🎵Rhyme

pleuraamphora
pleura
amphora

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom has a plethora of K-pop albums but never listens to them.

The restaurant offers a plethora of side dishes with every meal.

😄 Fun example

There's a plethora of cat videos on YouTube, and I've watched them all.

The conference provided a plethora of networking opportunities.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

abundanceexcesssurplusprofusionoverabundance

Antonyms

scarcityshortagelack

Related

multitudewealthplentyoverflowsuperabundance