Plenty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈplɛnti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plenty is a noun meaning A more-than-adequate amount; plenitude.
Meaning
A more-than-adequate amount; plenitude.
More Meanings
- More than enough.
- More than sufficiently.
- (colloquial) Used as an intensifier, very.
- much, enough
- (obsolete) Plentiful.
Example Sentences
She was plenty mad at him.
There'll be plenty time later for that
This office is plenty big enough for our needs.
We are lucky to live in a land of peace and plenty.
Word Forms
- plenties
Synonyms for plenty
Depending on context, synonyms include abundance, profusion, plenteous, slew, spate, mass.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plentitude, plentifulness, plenteousness, plenitude, mickle, muckle.
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