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The majority of students chose the science project.
What does Majority mean?
Majority means more than half.
Dictionary definition
the greater number or larger part of a group.
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Majority in a sentence
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A majority vote means more than half agree.
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The chart showed that the majority of responses supported the new plan.
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What does majority mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to majority?
Most is close in meaning to majority.
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for majority?
Minority contrasts with majority.
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Majority
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muh · jor · uh · tee · strongest beat: jor
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WordMajority.
Partnoun.
MeaningMajority means more than half.
ExampleExample: The majority of students chose the science project.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- muh · jor · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- jor
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jor.
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Synonyms
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mostCan be used as a similar word for majority in some contexts.
greater partCan be used as a similar word for majority in some contexts.
larger shareCan be used as a similar word for majority in some contexts.
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Majority word family
Base word
majority
adjective
major
Important or large.
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