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
With an ocean view, Christmas decor aplenty, and seasonal holiday cocktails, spending an afternoon at Fleet is the perfect addition to any holiday itinerary. Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024 The list, published Nov. 17, gathers 19 villages where the holiday spirit and charming sights are aplenty, from New England treasures, such as Woodstock, Vermont, and Newport, Rhode Island, to heavenly Western spots, including Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Solvang, California. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
Adverb
The drive to Boston took me through the best bits of autumn in New England: there were scenes of golden foliage, well-coiffed dogs, and preppy academic types aplenty. Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024 While most major retailers, such as Target, Walmart and Best Buy, will be closed on Thanksgiving, stores will be open on Friday, Nov. 29, with Black Friday deals aplenty. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 29 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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