aplenty

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adjective

aplen·​ty ə-ˈplen-tē How to pronounce aplenty (audio)
: being in plenty or abundance
used postpositively
money aplenty for all their needs

aplenty

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adverb

1
: in abundance : plentifully
2
: very much : extremely
scared aplenty

Examples of aplenty in a Sentence

Adjective We found mistakes aplenty in their story. there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come
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Adjective
Discounted towels, bath mats, hampers and even viral toilet seat/bidet attachments are aplenty while the Amazon Prime Day deals continue. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025 There are subplots aplenty for Everton this summer. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adverb
With options aplenty, narrowing it down is no easy feat. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 The fitted bodice incorporated a corset-like structure, with a bevy of oceanic inspiration throughout and seashells aplenty. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for aplenty

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aplenty was in 1830

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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aplenty. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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