plenty
- 01 B1 Intermediate
pron.enough or more than enough of something so that you do not need any more.
pron.a sufficient or abundant number or amount; functions as a pronoun representing a previously mentioned or understood noun.
Simple“You don't need to buy more milk; we have plenty in the fridge.”
In context“While some critics argued the evidence was thin, the prosecution insisted they had plenty to secure a conviction.”
UsageOften stands alone when the noun it refers to is already known.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adv.used to mean 'very' or 'enough' to describe a quality.
adv.used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'sufficiently'. Often precedes adjectives or other adverbs.
Simple“That soup is plenty hot, so be careful not to burn your tongue.”
In context“The manager made it plenty clear that any further tardiness would result in immediate disciplinary action.”
UsagePlaced before an adjective to intensify the meaning.
Teacher's tipThis adverbial use is very common in North American English but may sound overly casual or non-standard in formal British contexts.
Synonyms
Usage plenty of time · plenty of reasons