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Aplenty: meaning, definitions and examples

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aplenty

 

[ ษ™หˆplษ›nti ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

abundant amount

The term 'aplenty' means in an abundant or plentiful quantity. It is often used to describe a situation where there is more than enough of something. The word conveys a sense of generosity or overflowing abundance. It can be applied in various contexts, whether referencing food, resources, or opportunities. Using 'aplenty' adds a descriptive flair to the expression of abundance in both spoken and written language.

Synonyms

abundantly, copiously, plentifully, profusely

Examples of usage

  • There were resources aplenty at the festival.
  • She had compliments aplenty for the chef's cooking.
  • Opportunities for growth are aplenty in this industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "aplenty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abundante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคšเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reichlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlimpah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะธั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obfity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑŠๅฏŒใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abondant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abundante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bol miktarda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’๋ถ€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆููŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hojnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hojne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฐๅฏŒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะปัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abundante

Etymology

The word 'aplenty' originates from the combination of 'a-' with the word 'plenty', which itself comes from the Middle English term 'plente', and ultimately traces back to the Old French 'plente' and Latin 'plenitas', meaning fullness. The 'a-' prefix in this context serves to intensify the meaning of the base word, suggesting not just an abundance, but a quality or state of being filled to generous proportions. Historically, the use of 'aplenty' emerged in the English language during the 19th century and has ebbed and flowed in popularity since then, typically employed in literary and poetic settings to convey a rich and vivid sense of excess.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,834 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.