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How does the adjective abundant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of abundant are ample, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When might ample be a better fit than abundant?

The words ample and abundant can be used in similar contexts, but ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When could copious be used to replace abundant?

While the synonyms copious and abundant are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can plentiful take the place of abundant?

In some situations, the words plentiful and abundant are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of abundant Despite relatively abundant diamonds, the company restricted market releases to maintain high prices. Garth Friesen, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 The value of nation’s abundant natural resources far outweighs its $36 trillion in debt, Burgum said. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025 How Is Access To Healthcare In Braga? Access to healthcare is abundant in Braga. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Today, the black and white birds that live along the southern Ross Sea primarily eat Antarctic silverfish, a small, abundant fish that scientists consider a keystone species. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
  • The ghosts of disasters past are plentiful for Leeds at QPR, and Farke wanted an exorcism.
    Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Rains are also plentiful during spring, which can benefit establishment.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The sturdy steel construction and ample 710 square inches of cooking area come at a budget price.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550 The 2025 G550’s ample output shines just about everywhere, including having serious passing power on the highway.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Tripadvisor recommends visiting in spring or fall when the weather is mild but the beach is less crowded.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Doing this to one of our closest allies, one always generous in aiding our defense and that sacrificed lives fighting for us, is outrageous.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Laigueglia Parts of the Riviera di Ponente, or Western Riviera, offer sandy beaches, one of the many attractions of the town of Laigueglia, whose seafront extends for a generous three kilometers.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Even with a packed schedule, Freeman prioritizes self-care.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.
    Friends of Karen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Deli Boys is awash with clever references like that, especially to The Godfather.
    Isha Sharma, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Today, social media is awash with parents opposed to the idea.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • And the piece is acted in this Broadway transfer with all ensemble guns blazing, replete with deeply immersive performances also from Latanya Richardson-Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young and, playing the authorial alter-ego, Jon Michael Hill.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The reality is that AGI will almost certainly be unavoidably replete with intelligence imperfections of the likes of human intelligence.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Arguments and accusations of blasphemy regarding teaching yoga sutras rather than Bible scripture are rife within the Black yoga community.
    Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Misinformation is rife in Syria, and after five decades of despotic rule, Syrians have little trust in their institutions.
    NAFEES HAMID, Foreign Affairs, 31 Jan. 2025

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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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