Quantity & Amount Vocabulary

an excess or overabundance of something

“The market offers a plethora of choices for consumers.”

a scarcity or lack of something

“There is a dearth of qualified candidates for the position.”

a small quantity of something

“He showed not even a modicum of remorse for his actions.”

an excessive amount of something

“The surfeit of information made it hard to focus.”

the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities

“The paucity of evidence made prosecution difficult.”

a very large quantity of something; plentifulness

“The region enjoys an abundance of natural resources.”

the state of being scarce or in short supply

“Water scarcity affects millions worldwide.”

an abundance or large quantity of something

“The garden bloomed with a profusion of colors.”

a countless or extremely great number

“The city offers myriad opportunities for entertainment.”

a large number of people or things

“A multitude of factors contributed to the outcome.”

an extremely small amount

“There isn't an iota of truth in that statement.”

a tiny trace or spark of something

“Not a scintilla of evidence supports that claim.”

a very small or inadequate amount of money

“He worked long hours for a pittance.”

an excessively abundant supply

“The oil glut caused prices to plummet.”

a severe flood; an overwhelming quantity

“The office received a deluge of complaints.”

a large number of similar things coming in quick succession

“A spate of robberies alarmed the neighborhood.”

a large number or quantity

“The announcement raised a slew of questions.”

abundant in supply or quantity

“She took copious notes during the lecture.”

lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate

“The meager portions left everyone hungry.”

thinly dispersed or scattered; scanty

“Information about the incident remains sparse.”

extremely small

“The difference in size was infinitesimal.”

many and of various types

“The multifarious activities of the organization.”