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How does the adjective abundant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of abundant are ample, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When might ample be a better fit than abundant?

The words ample and abundant can be used in similar contexts, but ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When could copious be used to replace abundant?

While the synonyms copious and abundant are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can plentiful take the place of abundant?

In some situations, the words plentiful and abundant are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of abundant This is about helping people build the most abundant lives possible. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 This creates an abundant depth of flavor from the get-go. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 There are also abundant mule deer, antelope, moose and water fowl. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025 Bedrock was working on sodium-ion batteries, which are lower cost, as sodium is more abundant and cheaper than lithium, and don't use cobalt or nickel. Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
  • Color combinations of Masters green — also known as Pantone 342 — and Butter Yellow, the season’s hottest spring shade, have been plentiful.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Apple has long made iPhones in China through contract manufacturer Foxconn due to the country’s cheap, plentiful, and technically skilled labor.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This seems to work well enough, but details are only sharp around the center of the frame, with ample distortion at the edges.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Again, what allows for that enviable dip is the combination of short hips and a high rib cage, which puts ample space between the two bones.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.
    D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • As tensions threaten to turn to violence in the crowded train car, the officer arrives.
    EW.com, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Of all the airlines, Alaska and Hawaiian offer the most generous commitments.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Yeah, well, thank you for having me on and thank you for that really generous introduction.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The lungs are already awash in a fat-rich material called surfactant, which coats the lungs’ interior and keeps the tissue from collapsing.
    Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Massive windows keep the indoors awash in sunlight.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The post is replete with myths and false transphobic stereotypes, particularly revolving around the narratives that gender and biology are inextricable and that trans women are dangerous.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The newswires are replete with anecdotal arguments about why the markets will or won’t rebound from President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tariffs.
    Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Comparisons to iconic heel turns like Hulk Hogan's nWo alliance are rife, given Cena's lengthy babyface tenure.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Speculation is rife, varied Speculation as to what form an affordable Tesla (maybe more than one vehicle) will take varies.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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