C1 noun Literário

bounty

/ˈbaʊn.ti/

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

Exemplos

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1

The children were amazed by the bounty of sweets they collected on Halloween.

The children were amazed by the abundance of sweets they collected on Halloween.

2

The government has offered a significant bounty for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

The government has offered a significant reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

3

There is a bounty of snacks in the kitchen if you need a break.

There is a large amount of snacks in the kitchen if you need a break.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bounty
Advérbio
bountifully
Adjetivo
bountiful
Relacionado
bounteousness
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'bountiful' basket of fruit; the word 'bounty' comes from 'bonus' (good), representing the 'goodies' nature or a person provides.

Quiz rápido

The village celebrated the ______ of the harvest with a grand feast for all residents.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: b

Exemplos

1

The children were amazed by the bounty of sweets they collected on Halloween.

everyday

The children were amazed by the abundance of sweets they collected on Halloween.

2

The government has offered a significant bounty for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

formal

The government has offered a significant reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

3

There is a bounty of snacks in the kitchen if you need a break.

informal

There is a large amount of snacks in the kitchen if you need a break.

4

Historians note that the civilization flourished due to the seasonal bounty of the Nile River.

academic

Historians note that the civilization flourished due to the seasonal abundance of the Nile River.

5

Our company offers a referral bounty to any employee who helps us hire a senior developer.

business

Our company offers a referral reward to any employee who helps us hire a senior developer.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bounty
Advérbio
bountifully
Adjetivo
bountiful
Relacionado
bounteousness

Colocações comuns

nature's bounty the natural abundance of the earth
place a bounty on to offer a reward for the capture of someone
a bounty of a large quantity of
collect a bounty to receive a reward for completing a task
bug bounty a reward for finding a vulnerability in software

Frases Comuns

bounty hunter

a person who tracks and captures outlaws for a reward

bountiful harvest

a very productive and large crop

a bounty of opportunities

many chances to succeed

Frequentemente confundido com

bounty vs bonus

A bonus is extra pay for performance, while a bounty is a reward for a specific deed (like capture) or a natural abundance.

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Notas de uso

Use 'bounty' primarily in two ways: to describe a reward for a specific task (like finding a bug or a fugitive) or to describe a generous abundance, often in a literary or poetic sense.

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Erros comuns

Do not confuse it with 'boundary' (a limit). Also, avoid using it for a simple salary increase; it implies a one-time reward or a natural gift.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'bountiful' basket of fruit; the word 'bounty' comes from 'bonus' (good), representing the 'goodies' nature or a person provides.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French 'bonté' (goodness), which comes from the Latin 'bonitas'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: bounties) Commonly used with the preposition 'on' when referring to rewards (a bounty on his head)
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Contexto cultural

The term is iconic in American Western culture via 'bounty hunters' who were private citizens capturing fugitives for money.

Quiz rápido

The village celebrated the ______ of the harvest with a grand feast for all residents.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: b

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