aplenty

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adjective

aplen·​ty ə-ˈplen-tē How to pronounce aplenty (audio)
Synonyms of aplentynext
: 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

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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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From near the left dot, Boldy hammered home a no-look backhand pass by Kaprizov for a 5-2 lead late in the second period, leading to hats aplenty landing on the ice. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Electronics are aplenty too, with cruise control, lean-sensitive ABS, and traction control. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Adverb
The weekend before, there will specials aplenty, Alarcon-Frohman promises, such as BOGO admissions and discount codes. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 With two designer debuts, returning brands, pivotal third shows and events aplenty, there’s much to watch out for. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 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

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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