glut

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡlʌt/

Definition

An excessively large supply or amount of something that exceeds current demand.

Examples

• The sudden glut of new apartment buildings caused rental prices to drop significantly.

• A glut of information can make it difficult for students to focus on the most important facts.

• The oil market is currently suffering from a massive glut that has driven prices to record lows.

Synonyms of glut

Words with a similar meaning to glut:

• surplus
• excess
• oversupply
• plethora

Antonyms of glut

Words with the opposite meaning to glut:

• shortage
• scarcity

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