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plethora

ˈplɛθərənoun

What does plethora mean?

Far more than enough of something.

Plethora, six ways

PlainFar more than enough of something.
ADHDToo many. An excess. Way more than needed.
Gen ZA ridiculous amount. A plethora of streaming services.
MetaphorA cup that keeps filling after it is full.
FormalA large or excessive amount of something.
Like I’m 5Having way, way more of something than you need. That’s a plethora.

How to pronounce plethora

PLETH-er-uh/ˈplɛθərə/

Plethora in a sentence

There is a plethora of apps for that.
A plethora of shows and nothing to watch.
The study raises a plethora of questions.

Synonyms for plethora

abundancePlenty, usually good.
glutToo much, so value drops.
excessMore than needed.

Where plethora comes from

Greek. Plēthōrē, fullness. For centuries a medical word for having too much blood.

Good to know

Strictly, too much rather than lots, though most people now use it for plenty.

Plethora meaning, on a Gloss card: Far more than enough of something.

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