aplenty

or a-plen·ty

[ uh-plen-tee ]
/ əˈplɛn ti /
Informal.
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adjective

in sufficient quantity; in generous amounts (usually used following the noun it modifies): He had troubles aplenty.

adverb

sufficiently; enough; more than sparingly: He howled aplenty when hurt.

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Origin of aplenty

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

Words nearby aplenty

aplasia axialis extracorticalis, aplasia cutis congenita, aplastic, aplastic anemia, aplastic lymph, aplenty, aplite, aplomb, apmt., apnea, apneic pause
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Words related to aplenty

generous, plentiful, satisfactory, acceptable, ample, tolerable, lavish, magnanimous, extensive, large, rich, wealthy, handsome, load, bulk, extent, supply, chunk, number, volume

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British Dictionary definitions for aplenty

aplenty
/ (əˈplɛntɪ) /

adjective, adverb (postpositive)

in plenty
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