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Plenty

noun, pronoun, adverb

Plenty means a lot or enough.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Plenty mean?

Plenty means a lot or enough.

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Dictionary definition

A large enough amount, or more than enough of something.

Example sentences

Plenty in a sentence

easy

There is plenty of room on the bench.

medium

We brought plenty of water for the hike.

hard

The article explained why having plenty of time can improve careful planning.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Plenty

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does plenty mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses plenty correctly?

Practice 3

Which clue best matches plenty?

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Plenty

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Synonyms

Words like Plenty

lotsA large amount.
abundanceMore than enough of something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

shortageNot enough of something.
lackThe state of not having enough.
Synonym practice

Want to practice plenty synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The picnic had an abundance of apples," then compare close word choices. Practice plenty synonyms.

Word family

Plenty word family

Base word

plenty

adjective

plentiful

Available in large amounts.

Related words
Student support

Understand Plenty

Hint for students

Plenty means a lot or enough.

Common mix-up

Plenty is not the same as shortage. Plenty means plenty means a lot or enough.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: We brought plenty of water for the hike. Clue words: brought, water, hike. Underline clue words that show why plenty fits instead of shortage. Now write one new sentence that shows plenty without using the word plenty. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show plenty?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We brought plenty of water for the hike." Why does plenty fit better than shortage?