What does abundant mean?
Abundant means Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing..
Abundant
/əˈbʌn.dənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing..
Definitions by Sense
- Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing.
- Richly supplied; wealthy; possessing in great quantity.
- (mathematics) Being an abundant number, i.e. less than the sum of all of its divisors except itself.
Example Sentences
Blackberries are abundant in this part of the country in October, so we always make lots of jam.
an abundant selection of carpets to choose from
[W]ith their magical words they [poets] bring forth to our eyesight the abundant images and beauties of creation.
Kadara was of great interest to the Andromeda Initiative after it appeared on long-range surveys. Seemingly abundant liquid water and an oxygen-mix atmosphere made it a strong candidate for settlement, earning it the designation Habitat 4. Closer range surveys now reveal that Kadara's water sources are tainted and unpotable.
Abundant in goodness and truth.
Synonyms for abundant
Antonyms for abundant
Related Words
Word Forms
- more abundant
- most abundant
- aboundant
- abundaunt
- habundaunt
- habundant
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for abundant?
Common synonyms include ample, bountiful, copious, exuberant.
What is the opposite of abundant?
Possible antonyms include insufficient, lacking, rare, scant.
How do you use abundant in a sentence?
Blackberries are abundant in this part of the country in October, so we always make lots of jam.
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