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aplenty

American  
[uh-plen-tee] / əˈplɛn ti /
Or a-plenty

adjective

  1. in sufficient quantity; in generous amounts (usually used following the noun it modifies).

    He had troubles aplenty.

adverb

  1. sufficiently; enough; more than sparingly.

    He howled aplenty when hurt.
aplenty British  
/ əˈplɛntɪ /

adjective

  1. in plenty

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Etymology

Origin of aplenty

First recorded in 1820–30; a- 1 + plenty

Explanation

Aplenty means "in abundance," so if you are buying tons of chips and candy for your party, you can tell your friends there will be snacks aplenty. When there's more than enough of something, it can be described as aplenty. There are dogs aplenty at the dogpark on a sunny day, and mashed potatoes aplenty on the table at Thanksgiving. This word is a postpositive adjective — like abreast or galore, aplenty always goes after the noun it's describing. It may sound a little old-fashioned, but there are occasions aplenty when it's the perfect word to use.

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Example Sentences

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Gil set the formal limit at 12 tents, but there were “trespassers” aplenty, turning up after close, leaving before open, or not.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

With its opulent Beverly Hills mansions, sports cars around every corner, plastic surgeons aplenty and a culture and economy steeped in entertainment, this city has long seemed preoccupied with surface appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

With Farrell rolling the dice in his selection - dropping James Lowe as well as giving Cian Prendergast a rare start - there were interesting subplots aplenty as the game neared.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Fueling that demand, of course, are buyers aplenty who want a stake in silver, given the price gains of late.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

She had seen cutpurses aplenty in the streets of the Free Cities, during the years she'd spent with her brother, running from the Usurper's hired knives.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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