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GALORE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does galore mean?
• GALORE (adjective)
The adjective GALORE has 2 senses:
1. in great numbers
2. existing in abundance
Familiarity information: GALORE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In great numbers
Context example:
daffodils galore
Similar:
many (a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by 'as' or 'too' or 'so' or 'that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Existing in abundance
Synonyms:
abounding; galore
Context example:
whiskey galore
Similar:
abundant (present in great quantity)
Context examples
Whenever you see Jupiter involved in an aspect, it means that while everyone will enjoy this aspect, you will enjoy it more than almost anyone, for Jupiter is your ruling planet. (Everyone loves Jupiter—he is Mr. Generous, giving gifts and luck galore and asking for nothing in return.)
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
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