plenty

UK: ˈplenti | US: ˈplenti

Definition

  1. n. a large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance

  2. adj. abundant; more than enough

Structure
plen <full>ty <noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "plenty" originates from the Latin plenus (meaning "full"), which passed into Old French as plenté (abundance). The suffix "-ty" (from Latin -tatem) forms abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. Over time, "plenty" evolved in Middle English to denote fullness or sufficiency, retaining its core idea of abundance.

Examples

  1. There was plenty of food at the party.

  2. She has plenty of time to finish the project.

  3. The garden grows plenty of vegetables in summer.

  4. He gave plenty of reasons for his decision.

  5. We’ve had plenty of rain this season.