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aplenty

American  
[uh-plen-tee] / əˈplɛn ti /
Or a-plenty

adjective

  1. in sufficient quantity; in generous amounts (usually used following the noun it modifies).

    He had troubles aplenty.

adverb

  1. sufficiently; enough; more than sparingly.

    He howled aplenty when hurt.
aplenty British  
/ əˈplɛntɪ /

adjective

  1. in plenty

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of aplenty

First recorded in 1820–30; a- 1 + plenty

Example Sentences

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Those seeking artistic treasure in the Golden State will find riches aplenty at two fairs that opened yesterday in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

As for our fully flexed Turbo Premium Plus, there was boost aplenty when it was on the boil.

From The Wall Street Journal

With its opulent Beverly Hills mansions, sports cars around every corner, plastic surgeons aplenty and a culture and economy steeped in entertainment, this city has long seemed preoccupied with surface appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indian rapper Hanumankind performed with his dance troupe and pyrotechnics aplenty.

From BBC

No ice track, few snowy mountains, and yet world champions, X Games medallists and World Cup podium finishes aplenty.

From BBC

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