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plenty

/ˈplɛn.ti/
plen · ty

Adverb:plentifully
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Plural:plenties
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Adjective:plentiful
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• pronoun

1

A large or sufficient amount or number; as much or as many as needed (often followed by 'of').

Example

"Make sure to drink plenty of water before we hike up the trail."

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• adjective

1

Existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant or more than sufficient.

Example

"Don't rush to finish your essay, as six weeks is plenty of time to complete the research."

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• noun

1

A state of general abundance, prosperity, or material wealth in which the necessities of life are readily available.

Example

"After years of drought, the region finally enjoyed a season of peace and plenty."

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• adverb

1

Informally, to a very great or entirely sufficient degree; quite or fully.

Example

"The cabin has a small wood stove that keeps the main room plenty warm during the winter."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English plente, borrowed from Old French plenté, from Latin plenitas ('fullness, abundance'), a derivative of plenus ('full').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plenty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plenty
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