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Learn “Plethora”

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Plethora

noun/PLETH-uh-ruh/

Meaning

A very large amount of something, more than you need.

In context

She faced a plethora of after-school activities and couldn't fit them all in.

Remember it

'Plethora' is 'plenty' and then some — an overflowing amount.

Use it well

Use it for an overly large amount; follow it with 'of', as in 'a plethora of options'.