The word 'glut' is both a noun and a verb.

The main functions of a noun are as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.

The noun 'glut' is a word for an excessive amount of something. Examples:

• The glut of candidates diminishes as the election approaches. (subject of the sentence)
• There is a glut of makeup in the girls bathroom. (direct object of the verb 'is')
• We're prepared for a glut of responses from the bulletin requesting information. (object of the preposition 'for')

The verb glut means to oversupply or fill to excess.

Examples:

• Our imitators' products will glut the market as soon as our patent expires.
• Please don't glut yourself on the main course, we have a nice dessert prepared.