Meaning & use
plethora
A very large or excessive amount of something.
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The buffet offered a plethora of desserts, far more than anyone could try.
New employees are often overwhelmed by the plethora of forms they must complete.
A note on using this word
Plethora always takes of before the thing being described, as in a plethora of options, and usually suggests more than is needed.
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