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surfeit

/ˈsɜː.fɪt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A state of having more than enough of something, often food or drink.

    - "After the feast, the guests were in a state of surfeit."
    - "The travelers reached a surfeit of new sights and sounds."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɝː.fɪt/



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Synonyms

nausea , excess , glut , overabundance , superfluity , surplus , ug , gluttony , overeating , overindulgence , cloy , glut , glut , glut , indulge , overfeed , overindulge , glut , overfeed , stuff , stuff
Rhymes
Words rhyming with surfeit
believe , grieve , receive , perceive
Variants
List of all variants of surfeit that leads to same result
surfeit , surfeits , surfeited , surfeiter , surfeiters , surfeiting
Etymology
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From the Middle English word 'surfeiten', meaning 'to satiate oneself'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'surfeit' was commonly used in Shakespearean literature.

  2. The word 'surfeit' comes from the Old French word 'surfait', meaning 'overfilled'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Satiation: The feeling of being fully satisfied or having had enough of something.

  2. Overindulgence: The act of consuming more than is necessary or healthy.

Culture
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Surfeit has been used in literature and poetry to describe the feeling of being overindulged or satiated, often in the context of feasts and banquets.

How to Memorize "surfeit"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person eating too much food until they feel uncomfortable or full.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'surfeit' with feelings of being overfull or satiated.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'SURFEIT' to remember the definition: 'S'atiated, 'U'nderstand 'R'eally 'F'ull, 'E'xcessive 'I'ntake, 'T'o a 'point'.

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To help you remember the word 'surfeit', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Break it down: The word 'surfeit' can be broken down into two parts, 'sur' and 'feit'. 'Sur' means 'over' or 'excessive' and 'feit' is derived from an old English word 'fetan' which means 'to fetch'. So, 'surfeit' essentially means an excessive amount or feeling.

2. Associate it with a phrase: Create a phrase or sentence that uses the word 'surfeit' in a way that makes sense to you. For example, 'The feast had so much food that it led to a surfeit of leftovers'.

3. Use it in a conversation: Try to use the word 'surfeit' in a conversation or in your writing. The more you use it, the more likely you are to remember it.

4. Mnemonic devices: Create a mnemonic device to help you remember the word. For example, you could use the acronym 'SUR' to stand for 'Superfluous Unnecessary Requirement' which is similar in meaning to 'surfeit'.

5. Visualize it: Try to visualize the word 'surfeit'. Imagine a table overflowing with food or a room filled to the brim with something. The visual image will help you remember the word.

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