plenty
word
/ˈpɫɛni/, /ˈpɫɛnti/
PLEN-tee
/plˈɛnti/
PLEN-tee
Definition
A large amount; more than enough. Used to talk about having enough of something, or sometimes just a lot.
Usage & Nuances
'Plenty' is informal and usually uncountable (not 'a plenty'). Common phrases: 'plenty of' (with both countable and uncountable nouns—'plenty of time,' 'plenty of apples'). It suggests more than enough, often in a positive or reassuring way. Not used for exact amounts.
Spanish: mucho - suficiente - abundanciaPortuguese (BR): muito - bastante - farturaPortuguese (PT): muito - bastante - farturaChinese (Simplified): 大量 - 足够 - 充裕Chinese (Traditional): 大量 - 足夠 - 充裕Hindi: बहुत - पर्याप्त - बहुतायतArabic: الكثير - وفرة - ما يكفيBengali: প্রচুর - অনেকRussian: много - предостаточноJapanese: たくさん - 十分Vietnamese: nhiều - dư dảKorean: 많이 - 충분히Turkish: bol - fazlasıylaUrdu: بہت زیادہ - کافیIndonesian: banyak - cukup banyak
Example Sentences
There is plenty of food for everyone.
basic
We have plenty of time before the movie starts.
basic
She drank plenty of water after her run.
basic
She's got plenty of experience for the job.
natural
You'll find plenty to do in this city, even at night.
natural
Don't worry, we've got plenty to eat.
natural