Plenty

/ˈplɛnti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A large or sufficient amount; an abundance.
There was plenty of food at the party for everyone.
A great deal; a large quantity.
She has plenty of time to finish her project.
More than adequate or necessary.
We have plenty of resources to complete the task.
adverb
In a great amount or to a great degree.
The rain fell plenty hard during the storm.
Very; a great deal.
She was plenty happy with her test results.

Etymology

Middle English plente, from Old French plenté, from Latin plentia, from plenus (full).

Common Phrases and Expressions

plenty of fish in the sea
There are many other possible partners or opportunities.
plenty to go around
There is enough for everyone.
plenty of time
Sufficient time to do something.

Related Words

abundant
Existing or occurring in large amounts.
sufficient
Adequate for the purpose.
copious
Large in quantity; abundant.

Slang Meanings

Ton
I have a ton of work to do this weekend.
Heaps
There are heaps of reasons to love summer.