surfeit
Pronunciation: [ˈsɜr.fɪt]
Word
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?
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