aplenty

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adjective

aplen·​ty ə-ˈplen-tē How to pronounce aplenty (audio)
Synonyms of aplentynext
: being in plenty or abundance
used postpositively
money aplenty for all their needs

aplenty

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adverb

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: in abundance : plentifully
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: 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
Contributions were aplenty from up and down the Braves’ lineup which put up at least eight runs in a game for the 16th time this season. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 30 May 2026 There are conspiracy theories aplenty around this, but that’s another rabbit hole entirely. Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Adverb
But there were still Hollywood stars aplenty, while Hollywood royalty was in town with Bruce Dern arriving for Mike Mendez’s bio-doc Dernsie. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 May 2026 Inspired by shifting skyscapes and structured with nods to plumage and florals aplenty, the gown brought a bevy of drama to the Cannes red carpet. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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