aplenty

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adjective

aplen·​ty ə-ˈplen-tē 

: being in plenty or abundance

—used postpositively

money aplenty for all their needs

aplenty

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adverb

1

: in abundance : plentifully

2

: very much : extremely

scared aplenty

Synonyms

Adjective

• abundant
• ample
• bounteous
• bountiful
• comfortable
• cornucopian
• galore
• generous
• liberal
• plenteous
• plentiful
• plenty

Examples of aplenty in a Sentence

Adjective

We found mistakes aplenty in their story.

there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Of course, Memorial Day sales are the perfect time to buy new outdoor furniture as the deals are aplenty—especially on Amazon. —Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 26 May 2024

Right now, there are long weekend sales aplenty at your favorite brands like Madewell, Vuori, Amazon, and more. —Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024

Adverb

Thereafter, hop in the car and head west to the Buena Vista area where there are waterfalls aplenty. —Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024

The theology that the United States is a uniquely divined project that has its governance and godliness intertwined and blessed has been used aplenty by some of the most cynical political artists in the nation, and to great effect. —Philip Elliott, TIME, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1