Meaning & use
abundance of love
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Meanings
phrasefixed phraseliterary
a very great amount of love, care, or affection that someone feels or gives
Grammar: Usually singular with the: an abundance of love or the abundance of love. It is not used with a plural verb.
Patterns
- an abundance of love
- an abundance of love for someone
- give someone an abundance of love
The grandmother raised her grandchildren with an abundance of love and patience.
In his speech, he thanked his parents for the abundance of love they had shown him.
Their home was filled with an abundance of love, even though they had little money.
phrasefixed phraseliterary
a situation in which there is more than enough love to meet a need
Grammar: Often used after there is or there was: There was an abundance of love in the room.
Patterns
- there is an abundance of love
- an abundance of love in something
There was an abundance of love at the family reunion.
The shelter animals receive an abundance of love from the volunteers.
Common combinations
- an abundance of love and support
- She gave her students an abundance of love and support.
- an abundance of love and care
- The baby was raised with an abundance of love and care.
- feel an abundance of love
- On her wedding day, she felt an abundance of love from her family.
- an abundance of love in one's heart
- He has an abundance of love in his heart for his community.
Synonyms and how they differ
- a great deal of love
- This is plainer and more common in speech; abundance of love sounds warmer and more literary.
- overflowing love
- Overflowing love suggests love that cannot be contained; abundance of love simply means a large amount.
Opposites
Word family
- abundant adjective
- existing in large quantities
- abundantly adverb
- in large quantities; very
Commonly confused: abundance of love or abandon of love?
abundance of love vs abandon of love
Abandon means leaving someone or something; abundance means a large amount. They sound similar but are unrelated.
Practice
Choose the sentence that uses 'abundance of love' most naturally.
Choose one answer.
Sentence 1 uses the phrase to mean a great amount of care, which fits the literary, emotional meaning. Sentence 2 treats love as a product to buy. Sentence 3 uses a plural verb, but the phrase is singular. Sentence 4 contradicts the meaning of abundance, which means more than enough.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “abundance of love”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.