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aplenty

adjective
aplen·​ty | \ ə-ˈplen-tē How to pronounce aplenty (audio) \

Definition of aplenty

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: being in plenty or abundance —used postpositively money aplenty for all their needs

aplenty

adverb

Definition of aplenty (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for aplenty

Synonyms: Adjective

abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal, plenteous, plentiful, plenty

Antonyms: Adjective

bare, minimal, scant, spare

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Examples of aplenty in a Sentence

Adjective

We found mistakes aplenty in their story. there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

The 500 celebrities—in many cases, an admittedly generous description—who have launched apps through EscapeX have no suppressive algorithms to fear, and options aplenty to monetize. — Wired, "Jeremy Renner's App Developer: 'This Is a Freak Situation'," 6 Sep. 2019 These days, though, Sheikh Hasina’s government has plans aplenty—for digital education, conditional cash transfers and much more besides. — The Economist, "How BRAC, the world’s biggest charity, made Bangladesh richer," 5 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of aplenty

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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aplenty

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English Language Learners Definition of aplenty

: in a large number or amount

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