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Learn “Surfeit”

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Surfeit

noun/SUR-fit/

Meaning

Far too much of something, more than is needed or good for you.

In context

There was a surfeit of information in the report, making it hard to read.

Remember it

'Surfeit' starts like 'surplus'; both mean more than enough.

Use it well

Often followed by 'of'; suggests an unhealthy or unwelcome excess.