aplenty
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈplɛnti/
KK: /əˈplɛnti/
adjective
Definition
Existing in large amounts or quantities; abundant.
Example
There were opportunities aplenty for those willing to work hard.
Conversation
I heard the festival this weekend will have food stalls aplenty.
That sounds amazing! I love trying different foods.
Yeah, and I bet there will be activities aplenty for everyone too.
Definitely! It’s going to be a fun day for all of us.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
abundant
plentiful
copious
Antonyms
scarce
limited
meager
adverb
Definition
In large quantities or amounts; more than enough.
Example
The garden was filled with flowers aplenty during the spring.
Conversation
I heard the picnic last weekend had food aplenty.
Oh, it really did! There were so many dishes to choose from.
Sounds like a great time; I wish I could have gone.
Root Explanation
Aplenty → It originates from the phrase 'a plenty' (from Middle English 'plente', meaning abundance or plenty, derived from Old French 'plenté', meaning fullness). The word 'aplenty' means in abundance or in large quantities.
Memory Tip
Think of 'plenty' as a way to remember that 'aplenty' means there is an abundance of something.
Visually Confused Words
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