aplenty

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adjective

aplen·​ty ə-ˈplen-tē How to pronounce aplenty (audio)
: being in plenty or abundance
used postpositively
money aplenty for all their needs

aplenty

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adverb

1
: in abundance : plentifully
2
: very much : extremely
scared aplenty

Examples of aplenty in a Sentence

Adjective We found mistakes aplenty in their story. there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come
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Adjective
Innovations aimed at improving health, safety and the environment were aplenty, too. Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025 Movement was at an all-time low, confusion was aplenty and the frustrations grew at a gradual rate. Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Made of sturdy canvas with leather-like details and pockets aplenty, it’s built tough for outdoor exploring, yet looks sharp enough to carry to the office. Miles Walls, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025 Most of those same retailers, however, will be opening early on Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with deals aplenty. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aplenty 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aplenty was in 1830

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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aplenty. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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