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Antonyms for plenty

Grammar : Noun
Spell : plen-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈplɛn ti

Definition of plenty

Origin :
  • mid-13c., "as much as one could desire," from Old French plentee, earlier plentet "abundance, profusion" (12c., Modern French dialectal plenté), from Latin plenitatem (nominative plenitas) "fullness," from plenus "complete, full" (see plenary). Meaning "condition of general abundance" is from late 14c. The colloquial adverb meaning "very much" is first attested 1842. Middle English had parallel formation plenteth, from the older Old French form of the word.
  • noun much, abundance
Example sentences :
  • So while you were having your fun there I was having mine here, and I had it good and plenty.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • If they have to stroke 'em they do it plenty gingerly and you can see 'em shudderin' inside like.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I take it fried, about an inch thick, with plenty of ham fat.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
  • We have found plenty of water, but no feed; this is better than having no water and plenty of feed.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • There was plenty of water in the hole, which is about six feet deep.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Horses were very thirsty, but there is plenty of water for them.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Windich shot three emus that were coming to the water, and we all had plenty of them to eat.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Got plenty of water by digging a few holes in the springy places.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • There are plenty of other people ready to fill in the shadows.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • It must be a worldwide effort for the achievement of peace, plenty, and freedom.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Synonyms for plenty

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