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Opposite of a significant or considerable amount
Opposite of plural for an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
“As water bodies dry up, and the supply lines remain dry as a bone, the city residents are in for a long and hot spell of drought.”
Opposite of plural for an overwhelming quantity of things or people happening or appearing at the same time
“It attracted pilgrims and other visitors from distant places, but the cathedral was not the parish or proper church of more than a handful of people.”
Opposite of plural for a sudden or brief outbreak or burst of something
Opposite of plural for a generally large or overflowing number or quantity of something
“It is well known that a lack of resources to sustain life and to allow the members of society to prosper will lead to severe difficulties for society, and even collapse.”
Opposite of plural for an advance or forward movement
“Ronin surmised that no one had escaped the fight unscathed, and he began wondering if he should've called a retreat in the first place.”
Opposite of to inundate or submerge, especially in water
“The Act provides for water easements that enable a holder of a water abstraction permit to bring water to or drain water from his land.”
Opposite of to overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
“They put Charlie in a large cell and then deprive him of food for days at a time, periodically giving him water to keep him alive.”
Opposite of to move or arrive in a sudden manner or in large quantities
“After a minute or so of forcibly slow, controlled breathing, she felt the panic fade.”
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