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plethora

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈplɛθərə/ · UK /ˈpleθərə/

plethora means: A very large amount or number of something, sometimes more than is needed.

noun

LARGE AMOUNTC1

A very large amount or number of something, sometimes more than is needed.

  • We have a plethora of choices.
  • She received a plethora of advice from friends.
  • A plethora of new apps makes choosing one difficult.

How to use it: a plethora of something (The website offers a plethora of useful tools.)

Similar words: abundance, profusion

Opposites: scarcity

Common phrases: plethora of something, a whole plethora

Questions about plethora

What does plethora mean?

A very large amount or number of something, sometimes more than is needed.

What is plethora in other languages?

Türkçe: bolluk · Español: abundancia · Français: pléthore · Deutsch: Fülle · Italiano: abbondanza · 日本語: 多量

How do you pronounce plethora?

In American English /ˈplɛθərə/; in British English /ˈpleθərə/.

How do you use plethora in a sentence?

We have a plethora of choices. She received a plethora of advice from friends.

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