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 of aplenty

Adjective

• plentiful
• plenty
• ample
• generous

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

There’s character aplenty, particularly in a main stand that announces proudly in its brickwork frontage just who are the home team here. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Indeed, there are twists aplenty in Patterson’s sophomore feature, both in what happens in the story and in how the filmmaker chooses to tell it. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Growing up in a rural college town, fall meant a dramatic foliage shift, forgiving temperatures, and weekend road trips aplenty. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

There are homemade herbal teas aplenty, and broth for those who get hungry in between meals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for aplenty

• placentae
• mentee
• plenty
• senti
• twenty