abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; more than enough. It is used to describe a plentiful supply of something, often natural resources or evidence.
Exemples
3 sur 5The 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.
The country is characterized by its abundant natural resources and mineral wealth.
The nation is known for its plentiful natural resources and mineral riches.
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.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
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 rapide
The tropical rainforest is home to ________ wildlife and rare plant species.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : abundant
Exemples
The garden provides abundant fresh vegetables for the whole family during the summer.
everydayThe garden provides plenty of fresh vegetables for the whole family during the summer.
The country is characterized by its abundant natural resources and mineral wealth.
formalThe nation is known for its plentiful natural resources and mineral riches.
Don't worry about the party; we have abundant drinks and snacks for everyone.
informalDo not worry about the party; we have more than enough drinks and snacks for everyone.
There is abundant evidence to suggest that the climate is changing rapidly due to human activity.
academicThere is extensive evidence suggesting that the climate is changing fast because of humans.
The region offers abundant opportunities for tech startups looking for low-cost office space.
businessThe area provides many opportunities for tech companies looking for cheap offices.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
Abandon is a verb meaning to leave something behind, while abundant is an adjective meaning plentiful.
Redundant means something is no longer needed or extra, whereas abundant simply means there is a lot of it (usually a positive thing).
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
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.
Astuce mémo
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.
Origine du mot
From the Latin 'abundare', which means 'to overflow', derived from 'unda' meaning 'wave'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
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 rapide
The tropical rainforest is home to ________ wildlife and rare plant species.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : abundant
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
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threshold
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tribute
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