Meaning & use

plentiful

adjective·Academic

Existing or available in large quantities, more than enough for what is needed.

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Fresh fruit was plentiful at the market after the summer harvest.

Rainfall has been plentiful this year, so the reservoirs are nearly full.

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Plentiful is typically used with uncountable or plural nouns describing resources, food, or natural supply.

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