Plenty

Definition

Plenty is a noun and adverb. As a noun, it means a large or sufficient amount of something. As an adverb, it is used informally to mean "more than enough."

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adverb (informal)

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈplɛn.ti/
• Respelling: PLEN-tee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈplɛn.ti/
• Respelling: PLEN-tee

Etymology

The word "plenty" originates from the Latin "plentus," meaning "full," derived from "plēre" (to fill). It transitioned through Old French "plente," meaning "abundance," before entering Middle English.

Derivatives

• Plentiful (adjective)
• Plenteous (adjective, archaic)
• Plentitude (noun)
• Replenish (verb)
• Plenitude (noun)

Synonyms

• Abundance
• Sufficiency
• Ample

Antonyms

• Scarcity
• Deficiency
• Insufficiency

Usage

The term "plenty" is used to emphasize abundance or sufficiency. For example, "We have plenty of time to finish the project" or "This garden provides plenty of fresh vegetables."

Related Terms

• Abundance: A very large quantity of something.
• Excess: An amount beyond what is needed or usual.
• Sufficiency: An adequate amount of something.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A large or sufficient amount of something: Refers to an abundance of quantity or supply.
  • Example: "There was plenty of food at the party."
• A condition of abundance: Refers to the state of having more than enough resources.
  • Example: "The land provided plenty for the settlers."

Adverb (informal)

• More than enough: Used to emphasize sufficiency or excess.
  • Example: "He’s plenty strong to lift that box."