Part of Speech
noun
Definition
overabundance; excess
Origin + Etymology
via late Latin from Greek plēthōrē, from plēthein ‘be full’
Synonyms
- deluge
- glut
- overabundance
- plenty
- profusion
- surfeit
Antonyms
- lack
- need
- scarcity
- want
Example
The little boy had a plethora of cars in his collection.
Usage Over Time
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