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Antonyms for overabundance

Grammar : Noun
Spell : oh-ver-uh-buhn-duhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ vər əˈbʌn dəns

Definition of overabundance

  • noun excess
Example sentences :
  • A man like Munro is never blessed with an overabundance of friends.
  • Extract from : « With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga » by W. Bert Foster
  • The suppers in fact generally held an overabundance of food.
  • Extract from : « Frying Pan Farm » by Elizabeth Brown Pryor
  • It is supposed, by some, to be caused by an insect, others suppose it to be caused by an overabundance of sap.
  • Extract from : « A Treatise on Domestic Economy » by Catherine Esther Beecher
  • Simplicity, and pure line, were lost sight of when overabundance dulled the senses of the world.
  • Extract from : « Woman as Decoration » by Emily Burbank
  • Many of the bearers of commissions knew little more than the men; and of such untrained officers there was an overabundance.
  • Extract from : « The Life of John Marshall (Volume 1 of 4) » by Albert J. Beveridge
  • The doctrine of implied powers is expounded with all of his peculiar force and clearness, but with some overabundance of verbiage.
  • Extract from : « The Life of John Marshall (Volume 2 of 4) » by Albert J. Beveridge
  • Very handsome she was, full-fleshed without a trace of plumpness, fun breasted without a hint of overabundance.
  • Extract from : « The Unwilling Vestal » by Edward Lucas White
  • She did not wish Brockton to see the ravages which late hours and overabundance of rich foods were making on her complexion.
  • Extract from : « The Easiest Way » by Eugene Walter and Arthur Hornblow
  • At the same time that she makes adequate provision she should not encourage extravagance by overabundance.
  • Extract from : « The Expert Maid-Servant » by Cristine Terhune Herrick
  • How was Wetherell to know, in his fright, that Mr. Bixby had for once indulged in an overabundance of zeal in Jethro's behalf?
  • Extract from : « Coniston, Complete » by Winston Churchill

Synonyms for overabundance

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