B2 verb Neutral

abundant

/əˈbʌn.dənt/

Existing or available in large quantities; more than enough. It is used to describe a plentiful supply of something, often natural resources or evidence.

Ejemplos

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1

The garden provides abundant fresh vegetables for the whole family during the summer.

The garden provides plenty of fresh vegetables for the whole family during the summer.

2

The country is characterized by its abundant natural resources and mineral wealth.

The nation is known for its plentiful natural resources and mineral riches.

3

Don't worry about the party; we have abundant drinks and snacks for everyone.

Do not worry about the party; we have more than enough drinks and snacks for everyone.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
abundance
Verb
abound
Adverbio
abundantly
Adjetivo
abundant
Relacionado
superabundance
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'A Bun Dance'—imagine a dance where there are so many buns (bread) falling from the sky that everyone has plenty to eat.

Quiz rápido

The tropical rainforest is home to ________ wildlife and rare plant species.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: abundant

Ejemplos

1

The garden provides abundant fresh vegetables for the whole family during the summer.

everyday

The garden provides plenty of fresh vegetables for the whole family during the summer.

2

The country is characterized by its abundant natural resources and mineral wealth.

formal

The nation is known for its plentiful natural resources and mineral riches.

3

Don't worry about the party; we have abundant drinks and snacks for everyone.

informal

Do not worry about the party; we have more than enough drinks and snacks for everyone.

4

There is abundant evidence to suggest that the climate is changing rapidly due to human activity.

academic

There is extensive evidence suggesting that the climate is changing fast because of humans.

5

The region offers abundant opportunities for tech startups looking for low-cost office space.

business

The area provides many opportunities for tech companies looking for cheap offices.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
abundance
Verb
abound
Adverbio
abundantly
Adjetivo
abundant
Relacionado
superabundance

Colocaciones comunes

abundant supply a large amount of something available
abundant evidence many proofs or signs that something is true
abundant rainfall a large amount of rain
abundant wildlife many different animals living in an area
abundant resources plentiful materials or wealth

Frases Comunes

abundant caution

being extremely careful to avoid any risk

live in abundance

to have a very wealthy or comfortable lifestyle

in abundant measure

in very large amounts

Se confunde a menudo con

abundant vs abandon

Abandon is a verb meaning to leave something behind, while abundant is an adjective meaning plentiful.

abundant vs redundant

Redundant means something is no longer needed or extra, whereas abundant simply means there is a lot of it (usually a positive thing).

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Notas de uso

Abundant is most frequently used to describe tangible things like food, water, or resources, but it can also describe abstract concepts like evidence or opportunities.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'abundant' as a noun; remember that the noun form is 'abundance'. Also, do not confuse it with 'abound', which is the verb form.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'A Bun Dance'—imagine a dance where there are so many buns (bread) falling from the sky that everyone has plenty to eat.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'abundare', which means 'to overflow', derived from 'unda' meaning 'wave'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., abundant water). Used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., The resources are abundant).
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Contexto cultural

In Western literature, 'abundant' is often used in the context of the 'horn of plenty' (cornucopia), symbolizing a harvest with more than enough food.

Quiz rápido

The tropical rainforest is home to ________ wildlife and rare plant species.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: abundant

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overmercery

C1

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multihabacy

C1

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foretheist

C1

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hyperultimness

C1

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adnegation

C1

Adnegation is a formal term referring to the act of denial or refusal. It is most commonly used in legal, philosophical, or highly formal contexts to describe the rejection of a claim, request, or proposition.

synannous

C1

A botanical term used as a noun to refer to a plant species or specimen in which the leaves and flowers appear at the same time. It describes a specific phenological state where the vegetative and reproductive stages of a plant's annual cycle overlap perfectly.

unsumcide

C1

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innascible

C1

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nonanthropancy

C1

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