profusion
gb/pɹəfjˈuʒən/ us/pɹəfjˈuʒən/
C1
Inglés
~ 8800
rengeteg, egy csomó, egy rakás
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
a profusion of [things]
The garden was filled with a profusion of wildflowers in every color.
A profusion of new apps has appeared in the last few years.
The costume featured a profusion of beads and sequins.
She decorated the table with a profusion of candles and fresh greenery.
After the announcement, there was a profusion of comments on social media.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In spring, there is a profusion of flowers in the park.
The book contains a profusion of photos and maps.
There was a profusion of food at the wedding.
The sky showed a profusion of stars that night.
The website uses a profusion of bright colors.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"many profusions of"*; however, *profusion* is usually used in the singular as *"a profusion of [things]". Another mistake is confusing *profusion* with *fusion*; *fusion* means "joining things together," while *profusion* means "a very large amount."
Significado
a very large amount
Colocaciones
a profusion of
|in profusion
|profusion of flowers
|profusion of colors
|profusion of detail
|profusion of ideas
Sinónimos
abundance (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral in tone.)
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plenty (More informal and everyday; does not suggest the rich, overflowing feeling that 'profusion' can have.)
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wealth (Often used figuratively for a rich variety of things, similar to 'profusion' but can also refer to money.)
Antónimos
scarcity (Highlights that there is too little of something, the opposite of a profusion.)
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shortage (Focuses on not having enough of something, contrasting with having a profusion of it.)
Temas
quantity
|description
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A very large amount or number of something, often more than you expect or need.
An extremely large quantity or number of something, often appearing rich, full, or overflowing.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
profusion
AFI
GB/pɹəfjˈuʒən/
US/pɹəfjˈuʒən/
Sílabas y acento
pro - fu - sion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fu)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: profusion
- Plural: profusion, profusions
Familia de palabras
Forms
profusions
noun
Core family
profuse
adjective
profusely
adverb
Advanced or less common
profuseness
noun
Expresiones
a profusion of
1/ə pɹəfjˈuʒən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
a very large number or amount
Used to say there is a very large number or amount of something.
Ejemplos
- There was a profusion of books stacked on every surface.
- The city offers a profusion of restaurants to choose from.
- At the festival, we enjoyed a profusion of sounds, colors, and flavors.
in profusion
1/ˈɪn pɹəfjˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
formal
existing in great quantities
Existing or appearing in very large amounts or numbers.
Ejemplos
- Wild roses grow in profusion along the path.
- Snowflakes were falling in profusion from the dark sky.
- Shells lay in profusion across the beach after the storm.