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aplenty

adjective aplen·ty \ ə-ˈplen-tē \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Examples: aplenty in a Sentence

Definition of aplenty

: being in plenty or abundance —used postpositively

money aplenty for all their needs

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Examples of aplenty in a Sentence

We found mistakes aplenty in their story.
there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come

Recent Examples of aplenty from the Web

The ogle-worthy fashion is aplenty, and yet the beauty equation takes a simpler route: faces stripped back and completely free of makeup; hair cut pixie-short, swept back into a bun, or hanging long and loose.

— zoe ruffner, Vogue, "Phoebe Philo’s Final Beauty Message at Céline: Come As You Are," 2 May 2018
Blocks' character quickly changes in this neighborhood; the home's immediate surrounding is residential, but a five-minute walk to Lincoln or Racine avenues lands you among restaurants and retailers aplenty.

— susan moskop, chicagotribune.com, "How do these $2.4 million smart homes stack up?," 17 May 2017
High-flying Falcons As there was in the victory over the Packers, the reasons to celebrate have been aplenty for the Falcons.

— curt hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "For Whitnall softball, big bats and big laughs are at the center of success," 16 May 2018
The skinny: Do Division is summer in Chicago embodied with sidewalk sales, live music, food and drinks aplenty and even a spot for the young'uns to hang out while mom and dad sip local brews.

— shelbie lynn bostedt, RedEye Chicago, "Chicago festivals this week: June 1-7," 1 June 2017
The Houston-area is aplenty with baseball contenders in the area round playoffs.

— adam coleman, Houston Chronicle, "HS baseball: Area round playoff pairings," 8 May 2018
There were presentations aplenty with cashmere crochets by Adam Lippes, velvet frocks at Rosetta Getty, and new woodland sensations at Edie Parker.

— Vogue, "In-Between New York Fashion Week Shows, Alice Naylor-Leyland Found Flamingoes and Vintage Cookbooks," 17 Feb. 2018
Hence, the opportunity to seize the day and go see one of your state’s most magnificent scenic and natural features in a year like this one, when water is aplenty.

— steve stuebner, idahostatesman, "Experience the thundering power of Shoshone Falls — then visit nearby waterfalls, too | Idaho Statesman," 16 Apr. 2018
Moreover, a match between two sides who are spearheaded by Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero respectively surely promises goals aplenty.

— SI.com, "Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Preview: Recent Form, Team News, Key Battle & More," 13 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of aplenty

1830

in the meaning defined above

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aplenty Synonyms

Synonyms

abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, comfortable, galore, generous, liberal, plenteous, plentiful, plenty;

Antonyms

bare, minimal, scant, spare;

Near Antonyms

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting;

meager (or meagre), niggardly, stingy;

least, minimum;

light, slight, small;

barren, infertile, sterile, unfruitful, unproductive;

Related Words

extra, supernumerary, surplus;

abounding, blooming, overflowing, plump, replete, rich, rife, teeming, wealthy;

adequate, enough, sufficient;

fat, fecund, fertile, fruitful, luxuriant, prodigal, prolific;

copious, fulsome, lavish, profuse;

Phrases

all kinds of, thick on the ground;

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aplenty

adverb

Definition of aplenty

1 : in abundance : plentifully

2 : very much : extremely

scared aplenty

Recent Examples of aplenty from the Web

The once-thriving railway town’s historic district (Colorado’s largest) now houses boutique shops selling handcrafted guitars, high-end bicycles and art aplenty, including the colorful reverse glass paintings of Art & Salvage.

— laura kiniry, Smithsonian, "The 20 Best Small Towns To Visit in 2018," 5 June 2018
Period re-creation is also first rate and, for animal fans, there’s eye candy aplenty in the form of giraffes, lions, chimps, flamingos and, of course, one soulful elephant.

— gary goldstein, latimes.com, "A boy and his elephant charm in World War II-set drama 'Zoo'," 5 June 2018
Flowers were aplenty at the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s 11th annual Spring Ball.

— michaela bechler, Vogue, "Spring Finally Sprung at the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Annual Ball," 23 May 2018
There are lawsuits aplenty concerning the Nassar horrors, with more likely to come.

— christine brennan, USA TODAY, "U.S. Olympic leaders need to walk the talk after showing zero sense of urgency," 23 May 2018
While the storytelling falters in some parts and digresses in others — like the abrupt shift of focus to a young village widow (Zeng Meihuizi) in the final third — Pluto Moment offers substantial drama and gripping images aplenty.

— clarence tsui, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Pluto Moment' ('Ming Wang Xing Shi Ke'): Film Review | Cannes 2018," 23 May 2018
There were baby wranglers aplenty to ensure that the small actor was doing fine — and the baby’s mom also was a matter of feet away — so the well-fed baby actress basically just lay there and gurgled happily.

— chris jones, chicagotribune.com, "When's the last time you saw a real baby on stage? A suggestion for 'Cry It Out'," 22 May 2018
Chances were aplenty, but never truly threatened to be converted.

— SI.com, "Why the Longevity of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery Is a Paradox in the Future Progression of Bayern," 19 May 2018
There will be Irish beers, including Guinness and green Miller Lites, as well as Jameson shots aplenty at this casual Uptown establishment.

— hannah steinkopf-frank, RedEye Chicago, "How to celebrate a queer St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago," 15 Mar. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aplenty.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of aplenty

1846

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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APLENTY Defined for English Language Learners

aplenty

adjective

Definition of aplenty for English Language Learners

: in a large number or amount

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