aplenty

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adjective

aplen·​ty ə-ˈplen-tē How to pronounce aplenty (audio)
: 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

Example Sentences

Adjective We found mistakes aplenty in their story. there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
They are surrounded by plants inside, metal benches, tables and chairs among the trees outside where heating lamps are aplenty. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2023 Debuts were aplenty: Greek label Di Petsa staged its first — and suitably theatrical — catwalk after hosting a presentation in 2020. Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN, 22 Feb. 2023 Eye-popping looks were aplenty, with Machine Gun Kelly helping Megan Fox navigate the ballroom stairs in a stunning red gown, and Lil Nas X making his presence known in a purple suit sans shirt. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Feb. 2023 His offensive line corrected the errors that were aplenty in last week’s wild card win over Baltimore - a game where Burrow was swallowed up four times. Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 22 Jan. 2023 Milwaukee King's Imani Warren wins the player of the week award for the second time this season in a week where stellar performances were aplenty. Michael Whitlow, Journal Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2023 Expect shambling masses of demonic tentacles, ravenous rats, and ancient sepulchres aplenty, all rendered magnificently in one of Netflix’s most visually mesmerizing—if frequently unsettling—new shows in years. Wired, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2023 But there are anecdotes aplenty about other Abbey Road recordings, across decades and genres, from Pink Floyd to Fela Kuti to John Williams to Kate Bush to Oasis. Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2022 Record setting aside, Stigliani also wins plaudits aplenty for his sartorial flair, notable even by Italian standards, proving his eye for personal design is thoroughly polished from wrist to toe. Nick Scott, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2022
Adverb
The plot promises hooks and jabs aplenty, but Jordan’s wardrobe is not limited to boxing shorts and padded gloves. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2023 Fave Weird Al jams are here (some with bizarre origins) plus fun cameos aplenty. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2022 There are also famous guest stars aplenty: Quinta Brunson! Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2023 Style stars have been taking their finest 'fits for a twirl this season, with dramatic silhouettes, ruffled layers, puffy sleeves and tiers of tulle aplenty. Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 22 Feb. 2023 The restaurant has fans aplenty, and few would argue that Fife’s, which opened in 1959, is a bona fide institution on the city’s dining scene. Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 21 Feb. 2023 Water Park But perhaps the crown jewel of the Yankee Candle estate is the indoor pool, which gets its water park flair with a slide, grottos, and waterfalls aplenty. Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 15 Feb. 2023 The reason, Marion said, is the way the front office is building the roster — through the rebuild, from the ground up, with top prospects aplenty. Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2023 Now's the time to catch most of the awards fare, with boffo acting performances and technical achievements aplenty, on streaming services and on-demand platforms. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aplenty was in 1830

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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aplenty. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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