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plenty

/ˈplɛnti/

[/ˈplɛnti/]

a large enough amount

Intermediatepronoun

Definition

A large amount that is as much as or more than needed.

Example

There is plenty of food.

There is plenty of food.

Etymology

From Old French 'plenté', from Latin 'plenitas' (fullness).

How & Where It’s Used

Usually followed by 'of' before a noun.

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