Peck and Strain

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Peck noun - A considerable amount.

Usage example: now you're in a peck of trouble

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Strain is an antonym for peck.

Nearby Words: peckish, pecker, pecked, pecking

Strain noun - A very small amount.

Usage example: detected a strain of panic in her voice when she asked if the substance was poisonous

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Peck is an antonym for strain.

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

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