adj, adv ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In a generous or overlarge quantity. not-comparable, postpositional

   "We have helpers aplenty but lack the skilled support."

Adverb

1. 1
   Enough or more than enough. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

abundantabundantlycopiousplentifulrichlyabounding

Example

More examples

"Thou hast seen poverty aplenty, but thou art rich of mind."

Etymology

From earlier a-plenty, equivalent to a- + plenty.

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