abundance

a-bun-dance · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A very large quantity of something; more than enough.

  2. 2.

    The state of having plenty.

Forms

plural: abundances

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in abundance — In large quantities; plentifully.

Related words

Antonyms: lack, scarcity
See also: plenty, scarcity, wealth
Synonyms: plenty, profusion, wealth

Etymology

From Latin abundantia ("fullness, plenty"), from abundare ("to overflow"), from ab ("from") + undare ("to rise in waves").