Synonyms for

Plenty

Verb / ˈplenti: / / ˈpleni: / Another word for plenty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.

Synonyms & similar words

lot mint pile mountain batch spate plenteousness peck enough raft greatdeal pot plentifulness slew hatful muckle deal plentitude flock gooddeal mass mickle mess sight stack abundance plentifulness ample bountiful copious sufficient adequate enough excess overflow surplus plenteous lavish rich fruitful productive generous

Synonyms by register

Formal

abundance profusion sufficiency ample supply

Informal

loads heaps tons a lot stacks

Literary

bounty copiousness superfluity

Antonyms

scarcity lack paucity dearth shortage insufficiency want

Common collocations

  • plenty of time
  • plenty of room
  • plenty of food
  • plenty of money
  • plenty to do
  • plenty of reasons
  • plenty of practice

Word family

noun plentitude
adjective plentiful
adverb plentifully

Usage note

Often used with 'of' followed by a noun. Can be used as a determiner or pronoun. 'Plenty' is generally considered informal when used as an adverb, e.g., 'He ran plenty fast'.

Example sentences

  1. There is plenty of sunshine today.
  2. I have plenty of books to read.
  3. There are plenty of fish in the sea.
  4. We have plenty of time to finish the project.
  5. I have plenty of food for everyone.

Quotes

  • The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • Plenty is only too much. - Thomas Fuller
  • The greatest wealth is to live content with little. - Plato

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