Meaning
Abundant means existing in large quantities; more than enough; plentiful. It describes something that is present in great supply.
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Adjective
- Often followed by nouns (e.g., "abundant resources," "abundant evidence").
- Common in both formal and everyday contexts.
- Can be used with abstract or concrete nouns.
Patterns:
- abundant in + noun (The area is abundant in wildlife.)
- an abundant supply of + noun
Common Phrases
- Abundant resources
- Abundant evidence
- Abundant opportunities
- Abundant rainfall
Collocations
- Noun + abundant: food, rainfall, supply, wildlife, evidence, opportunities
- Verb + abundant: appear, remain, seem
- Adverb + abundant: most abundant, especially abundant
Examples
- The garden is abundant with colorful flowers.
- The region is abundant in natural resources.
- We had an abundant supply of food for the party.
- Happiness was abundant at the wedding.
- The evidence is abundant to prove his guilt.
- Fish are abundant in this lake.
- Opportunities for learning are abundant in this city.
Synonyms or Related
- Plentiful
- Ample
- Copious
- Profuse
- Rich