Plenty
noun
A large amount of something.
There is plenty of food in the fridge.
Often appears as...
- plenty of time
- plenty of food
pro-noun
More than enough; a lot.
You can come over at any time; we have plenty.
Often appears as...
- have plenty
- got plenty
adjective
Used to emphasize the large amount or degree of something.
The task is plenty hard enough without having to worry about time.
Often appears as...
- plenty big
- plenty hard
noun
A large amount of something.
There is plenty of food in the fridge.
Often appears as...
- plenty of time
- plenty of food
pro-noun
More than enough; a lot.
You can come over at any time; we have plenty.
Often appears as...
- have plenty
- got plenty
adjective
Used to emphasize the large amount or degree of something.
The task is plenty hard enough without having to worry about time.
Often appears as...
- plenty big
- plenty hard
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quantity Context
Use 'plenty' to indicate you have more than needed.
Don't buy more milk; there's plenty at home.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Countable Items
'Plenty' is often used with non-countable nouns like 'water' or 'patience'.
We have plenty of patience for beginners.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Assurance
'Plenty of' conveys a reassuring tone when discussing availability.
There are plenty of opportunities for everyone.
Pro Tip 1/3Quantity Context
Use 'plenty' to indicate you have more than needed.
Don't buy more milk; there's plenty at home.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Countable Items
'Plenty' is often used with non-countable nouns like 'water' or 'patience'.
We have plenty of patience for beginners.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Assurance
'Plenty of' conveys a reassuring tone when discussing availability.
There are plenty of opportunities for everyone.
Pro Tip 1/3Quantity Context
Use 'plenty' to indicate you have more than needed.
Don't buy more milk; there's plenty at home.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Countable Items
'Plenty' is often used with non-countable nouns like 'water' or 'patience'.
We have plenty of patience for beginners.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Assurance
'Plenty of' conveys a reassuring tone when discussing availability.
There are plenty of opportunities for everyone.
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