Profuse and Sparse

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Profuse adjective - Pouring forth in great amounts.

Usage example: a profuse rush of water from the collapsing dike

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Sparse is an antonym for profuse in topics: plentiful, abundant.

Nearby Words: profusion, profusely

Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

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Profuse is an antonym for sparse.

Nearby Word: sparsely

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