Plenty: meaning, definitions and examples

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plenty

 

[ หˆplษ›nti ]

Noun / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

abundance

A large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.

Synonyms

abundance, copiousness, plentifulness, profusion

Examples of usage

  • There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
  • She has plenty of time to finish the project before the deadline.
Context #2 | Noun

wealth

A great amount of wealth or resources; affluence.

Synonyms

fortune, opulence, prosperity, riches

Examples of usage

  • Despite his humble beginnings, he amassed plenty through hard work and perseverance.
  • The company's CEO enjoys plenty thanks to the success of the business.
Context #3 | Adverb

quite

Used to emphasize a statement or description to a great extent.

Synonyms

extremely, quite, really, very

Examples of usage

  • She is plenty capable of handling the task on her own.
  • The coffee is plenty hot, be careful.

Translations

Translations of the word "plenty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abundรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคšเฅเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรผlle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ banyak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ะฐั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obfitoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑŠๅฏŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abondance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abundancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bolluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’๋ถ€ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hojnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hojnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฐๅฏŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obilje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gnรฆgรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะปัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abundancia

Etymology

The word 'plenty' originated from the Old French word 'plentet', which meant 'abundance'. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. Over time, 'plenty' has come to represent a large or sufficient amount of something, whether it be tangible resources or intangible qualities. The concept of abundance and wealth has been central to the meaning of 'plenty' throughout its history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,665, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.