SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
preponderance
noun
A greater amount, number, weight, or influence than the alternatives.
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Greater amount or influence
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Usage distinction
Return to topPreponderance is comparative and can concern numbers, weight, or influence. Majority applies to more than half of a countable total; prevalence concerns frequency.
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See preponderance in use
A preponderance of the responses favored a weekend opening.
A preponderance of the written evaluations favored one essay for its clear structure and distinctive observations.
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