Word
plentiful
Phoneticsplen·ti·ful, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɫɛnəfəɫ/
UK/plˈɛntɪfəl/
Definitions
01available in large amounts
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. existing in large numbers or amounts so that there is plenty available.
adj. existing in great quantity; providing an ample or abundant supply.
“Hot water is plentiful in this hotel, so you can take a long shower.”
“During the summer months, fresh produce is plentiful at the local markets, leading to a significant drop in prices for seasonal vegetables.”
02producing a lot
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. producing a large amount of something, like a farm that grows a lot of food.
adj. yielding an abundance; characterized by being fruitful or productive.
“The farmers enjoyed a plentiful harvest after a year of perfect weather.”
“The region was known for its plentiful orchards, which provided the primary source of income for the surrounding villages for centuries.”
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Usage
Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'become', or attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“When water supplies are no longer plentiful, tough choices have to be made.” “In the Rocky Mountains, yellow-bellied marmots are plentiful.” Etymology
From Middle English plentiful, plentyfull, plentefull, equivalent to plenty + -ful.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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