bounty
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a large amount of something good, especially food or natural wealth.
n.an abundance or wealth of something, often used in the context of nature or harvests.
Simple“The farmers celebrated the autumn bounty after a very successful growing season.”
In context“The local markets were filled with the summer's bounty, displaying a vibrant array of organic produce from the surrounding valleys.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a sum of money offered by an authority for capturing a criminal or completing a task.
n.a reward, typically monetary, offered by a government or authority for a specific act such as the capture of a fugitive.
Simple“The government offered a large bounty for any information leading to the thief's arrest.”
In context“In the nineteenth century, authorities often posted a bounty to incentivise the capture of notorious outlaws across the frontier.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.the quality of being kind and giving to others.
n.the quality of being generous; a liberal giving of gifts or help.
Simple“The local hospital was built thanks to the bounty of a wealthy businessman.”
In context“The community thrived under the lord's bounty, as he frequently provided resources for those who had fallen on hard times.”
SynonymsAntonymsgreedmeanness - 04 C2 Proficiency
v.to offer a specific amount of money for catching or killing someone.
v.to place a price or reward upon the capture or killing of a specific individual.
Simple“The king decided to bounty the rebel leader to end the uprising quickly.”
In context“The state took the controversial step to bounty the invasive species in an attempt to protect the native ecosystem from further damage.”
“In July last year, Washington announced a $50m (£37m) bounty on Maduro’s head, accusing him of being one of the biggest drug traffickers in the world.”