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
Posse’s strappy dress comes in a bright red, great for the beach, while Zara’s graphic maxi is fit for a sophisticated summer soirée, where dancing is aplenty. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 June 2025 From London to St Tropez, this month’s collaborations and launches are aplenty, with Burberry channelling its regal side, Louis Vuitton bringing style to the rack, sailing regattas with Loro Piana on the Amalfi Coast, and limited-edition fashion drops to round out the mix. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Adverb
There are ports aplenty, and this power station can charge phones or laptops and happily run a fridge or TV. Simon Hill, Wired News, 5 June 2025 Combine that with the city’s vast offerings of restaurants, exhibitions, and green spaces aplenty, and all signs point to now as the time to secure one of the best Airbnbs in London. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 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 Jun. 2025.

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