aplenty

or a-plen·ty

[ uh-plen-tee ]

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

/ əˈplɛntɪ /

adjective

1. in plenty

Word History and Origins

Origin of aplenty¹

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

Example Sentences

Expect your offense to get back on track and your defense to quickly record sacks and turnovers aplenty.

From Los Angeles Times

“There would be boozy rows aplenty — some in front of other couples — or long silent stews of resentment or recrimination or shame,” wrote Zehme.

From Salon

Despite an offense missing star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua and several starting linemen, the Rams have enjoyed opportunities aplenty to finish drives with touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times

“House of the Dragon” has big action scenes, gory deaths, nefarious plotting, steamy sex and, of course, glorious CGI dragons aplenty, but none of the characters are any fun at all.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of the 5,000-plus crowd were also from that demographic with India and Pakistan shirts aplenty.

From BBC

Related Words

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