Dozen and Deficiency

Dozen

Dozen noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected

Deficiency is an antonym for dozen.

Deficiency

Deficiency noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Dozen is an antonym for deficiency.

Nearby Words: deficient, deficit, deficiently
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