abundant

adjective

ə-ˈbən-dənt How to pronounce abundant (audio)
Definition of abundantnext
1
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive claimed that the needy were already receiving abundant help from both the government and charitable organizations

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2
as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified a savory soup that is abundant with kale, potatoes, and linguica

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How does the adjective abundant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of abundant are ample, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When might ample be a better fit than abundant?

The words ample and abundant can be used in similar contexts, but ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When could copious be used to replace abundant?

While the synonyms copious and abundant are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can plentiful take the place of abundant?

In some situations, the words plentiful and abundant are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

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Recent Examples of abundant Lee said the southwest will ​host major ⁠chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power. — CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Rare earths are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust, but minable concentrations are less common than for most other mineral commodities. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 English colonists from Barbados and Bermuda settled in the region during that time, bringing with them enslaved Africans with their own abundant culinary heritage. — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 During the same period, conservationists, who wanted to emphasize the relatively untouched state of Alaska’s ecosystems and abundant flora and fauna, used the phrase last frontier to advocate for preserving its open spaces. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
  1. plentiful
  2. filled
  3. ample
  4. crowded
  5. generous
  6. packed
  7. teeming
  8. awash
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  • For each of the World Cup’s 104 games, promotions are plentiful up and down the Strip.
    — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • In the weeks that followed, ChatGPT seemingly failed to pick up on plentiful signs of Lines’ deterioration.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 2 July 2026
Definition of plentiful
Adjective
  • The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of filled
Adjective
  • Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Returns here will be substantial (and predictable), your principal will be protected and the account will be insured up to $250,000, giving you ample protection for your money.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of ample
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  • While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
    — Andrew Graham July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of crowded
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  • Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Getty Images for Shop the Sample Like TJ Maxx and Marshalls, Shop The Sample offers generous discounts on high-end clothing.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • During the huge Round of 32 knockout showdown, packed crowds inside the legendary Estadio Azteca generated enough ground movement to trigger local seismic monitoring equipment.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • The road was so packed that his feet disappeared along the pavement, obstructed from view by those leading and those lagging behind.
    — Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of packed
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  • The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of teeming
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  • With campaigns and outside super PACs flooding the zone with money, television, radio and social media were awash with ads for candidates vying in deep-blue NY-12, NY-10, NY-13 and NY-7, all of which are considered up for grabs to greater or lesser degrees.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Definition of awash

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