B2 verb ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
abundance
Verb
abound
副詞
abundantly
形容詞
abundant
関連
superabundance
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覚え方のコツ

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.

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: abundant

例文

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.

語族

名詞
abundance
Verb
abound
副詞
abundantly
形容詞
abundant
関連
superabundance

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: abundant

関連単語

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

at

A1

A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.

but

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

his

A1

This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.

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