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Dearth vs. Plethora
Dearth
/dɜːθ/Examples:
The city faced a dearth of skilled laborers in the tech industry.There's a notable dearth of affordable housing for low-income families.Due to the dearth of evidence, the case was dismissed by the court.
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Plethora
/ˈpleθərə/Examples:
The library offers a plethora of resources for research.We need to sort through a plethora of options carefully.A plethora of colors filled the canvas, creating a vibrant image.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Plethora has an o which can remind you of overflow, while dearth sounds like earth which might be perceived as dry or lacking.
- Plethora means an excess or abundance, so you can think of it as having plenty.
- Dearth means a scarcity or lack, so imagine being down to the dirt or ground – no abundance.
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