Meaning & Definition of word "Plenty"
Plenty
/ˈplɛnti/
noun:
- 1. A large or sufficient amount; an abundance.
- Example: There was plenty of food at the party for everyone.
- 2. A great deal; a large quantity.
- Example: She has plenty of time to finish her project.
- 3. More than adequate or necessary.
- Example: We have plenty of resources to complete the task.
adverb:
- 1. In a great amount or to a great degree.
- Example: The rain fell plenty hard during the storm.
- 2. Very; a great deal.
- Example: 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 of plenty
Meaning: Ton
● Example Sentence: I have a ton of work to do this weekend.
Meaning: Heaps
● Example Sentence: There are heaps of reasons to love summer.