aplenty

Or a-plen·ty

[uh-plen-tee]

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

/ əˈplɛntɪ /

adjective

1. in plenty

Word History and Origins

Origin of aplenty¹

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

Example Sentences

Let’s face it—there was bad news aplenty this week.

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In Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the two communities hit hardest by the January fires, there are rebuilding permits aplenty.

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There were goals and drama aplenty, so BBC Sport has dived into the stats behind an entertaining night in Europe's most prestigious club tournament.

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Amid follies aplenty, gold has doubled in the past two years.

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There are gems aplenty about subjects besides Webster.

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