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Aplenty

/əˈplɛnti/ · adjective

Meaning

(postpositive) In a generous or overlarge quantity..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (postpositive) In a generous or overlarge quantity.
  2. Enough or more than enough.

Example Sentences

We have helpers aplenty but lack the skilled support.
There are apples aplenty for all of us.
But Fallout’s almost inexhaustible supply of sticky situations provides suspense aplenty: This may be the closest this peerless series has ever come to making us believe that the mission may actually be impossible.
We leave on time and immediately I'm aware of the Cummins underfloor engine. There are rattles aplenty - this train is old, tired, and needs a refresh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does aplenty mean?

Aplenty means (postpositive) In a generous or overlarge quantity..

What is a synonym for aplenty?

Common synonyms include galore.

What is the opposite of aplenty?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use aplenty in a sentence?

We have helpers aplenty but lack the skilled support.

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