plentiful

CEFRB1

/ˈplɛntɪfl̩/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Existing in large amounts or numbers.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Lavish; profuse; prodigal.

Examples

  • We have a plentiful supply of water.

  • Wolves live in areas where game is plentiful.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Yielding abundance; fruitful.

  2. Existing in large number or ample amount.

More examples

In context

  • She accumulated a plentiful collection of books.

  • a plentiful supply of water

  • a plentiful harvest

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English plentiful, plentyfull, plentefull, equivalent to plenty + -ful.