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

Examples of aplenty in a Sentence

Adjective We found mistakes aplenty in their story. there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come
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Adjective
Michael Kors Addie Large Hobo Shoulder Bag The fashion deals are aplenty this Prime Day, and this Michael Kors’ deal is a real standout in affordable luxury brands. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 What followed was a 16-day debacle that left Republicans deeply unpopular—and helped propel a Democrat in the Governor’s Mansion in Virginia, a state where feds and military members are aplenty. Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
With an epic Oscar-winning title song by Streisand and tear-jerking scenes aplenty, this film is a perennial favorite and often referred to in pop culture. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 As Graham and Bledel noted, with fall deepening its roots, fans online have often dubbed it the season of the annual Gilmore Girls rewatch, for the show’s evocation of cozy, autumnal small-town vibes — gigantic cups of coffee and multi-colored leaves aplenty. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aplenty

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 9 Oct. 2025.

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