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surfeit

Pronunciation: [ˈsɜr.fɪt]

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Learn how to use surfeit in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quantity”

(noun) when you have too much of something, like food or things. It’s like when you eat more cookies than you should and now you feel sick.

Example

After the big feast, we all had a surfeit of delicious desserts.

Example

She didn't feel a surfeit of snacks at the party; there were just a few treats.

Example

Have you ever had a surfeit of candy after Halloween?

Context: “excess”

(verb) to give or have more than what is needed. It’s like when you share too many toys with your friends and they get overwhelmed.

Example

He decided to surfeit his guests with plenty of food and drinks at the celebration.

Example

They did not surfeit their visitors; there was hardly enough for everyone.

Example

Why would you surfeit someone with gifts if they only wanted one?

How to pronounce surfeit

Pronunciation: [ˈsɜr.fɪt]

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