Word meaning
plethora
noun · PLETH-er-uh
What does plethora mean?
Plethora means a large or excessive amount of something.
Plethora in a sentence
“The menu offers a plethora of vegan options.”
Synonyms for plethora
- abundance
- excess
- profusion
Where does plethora come from?
From Greek plēthōrē, "fullness."
How to remember plethora
- Say it out loud a few times: PLETH-er-uh.
- Write one sentence of your own using plethora, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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