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Plethora doesn’t mean a lot of something

Wrong meaning: a lot of something.

Correct meaning: too much of something.

  • There is a plethora of books in the library.
  • There is a plethora of health and safety laws – too many to read in one day.
  • Some coffee shops have a plethora of drinks to choose from, while others have a simple menu.